commonplace

Example Sentences

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Augustus quickly realized that only “ambiguous or commonplace answers were spelled out.”

From Literature

Death is so commonplace in the collection that it loses its sting.

From The Wall Street Journal

Road accidents are relatively commonplace in Nepal, due to a range of factors including poor road maintenance and narrow paths in mountainous areas.

From BBC

Every few seasons or so, a commonplace produce item, be it a fruit or vegetable, is granted “It Girl” status.

From Salon

But it is notable that Mr. Bhattacharya lays no more emphasis on these events than on the commonplaces of Charu’s everyday work life.

From The Wall Street Journal