common sense

Example Sentences

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More motive, as it happens, than common sense.

From The Wall Street Journal

Harvard University’s electricity lawyers have already documented what common sense told everyone here a long time ago: When industrial customers demand more power, regular people end up footing the bill.

From Salon

And somewhere between common sense and desperation, they settled on a formula: bowl a little fuller.

From BBC

The POA welcomed the new exemption, calling it a victory for "common sense".

From BBC

He called the change a "victory of common sense", through environmental groups criticised it as a step backward for the industry and public health.

From BBC