common-sense
Example Sentences
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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
