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common-sense

[kom-uhn sens] / ˈkɒm ən ˈsɛns /




common sense


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And an underdog who stayed in the contest in defiance of steep odds and, seemingly, common sense.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

They added they trusted their audience to use "common sense" but indicated the videos were fake in their captions.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

There was a common core to it, which was: Use your common sense, man.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

Most Americans no doubt are relieved by the majority’s common sense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The mention of Conococheague Creek provoked waves of sarcasm from incredulous congressmen: “Enquiries will be made,” observed one Massachusetts member, “where in the name of common sense is Connogochque?”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis