commonplace
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang envisioned a future in which AI supercomputers running complex workloads would be commonplace in people’s homes.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
That kind of anguished, not-funny witticism is another commonplace of the American educated classes: OMG, what has happened to this country?
From Salon • May 31, 2026
Boardroom disputes are commonplace, even healthy, at big companies, particularly those hashing out tough decisions under fierce competitive pressure.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
In addition to cars, marvels like refrigerators, radios and washing machines became commonplace.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Appealing to authority—whether by quoting a commonplace or the words of a named source— always strengthens an argument.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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