ordinary
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It’s the recognition that America’s institutions, habits and freedoms have made ordinary people capable of extraordinary creation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
He still speaks fondly about ordinary Russians, describing them as generous and welcoming.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
"It tells us this was not an ordinary gamma-ray burst."
From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026
Much of the early work of recovery was left to ordinary citizens.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
Ah, but this is no ordinary lake, said the visitors, it will be the biggest man-made lake in the world!
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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