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ordinary

[awr-dn-er-ee] / ˈɔr dnˌɛr i /




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That probably won’t make Buffett tweak his will, but ordinary savers might consider putting a few eggs in some different baskets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Going public -- known as an IPO, or initial public offering -- means ordinary investors can buy a slice of a company for the first time.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He argues Peru's wealth originating from its natural resources doesn't reach ordinary people or the often rural communities where a lot of mining takes place.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

If successful, such systems could transform emergency oil spill response by converting ordinary fires into highly efficient cleanup tools.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Wouldn’t it be nice to just have ordinary birth parents?

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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