ordinary
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In ordinary situations, physicists ignore the time-reversed component by choosing a single arrow of time.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Macron's Renaissance party has often been criticised for its weak local roots, and Attal chose to launch his presidential bid in rural France to send a message of solidarity with ordinary people.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Beyond losing work, Iranians in interviews say they are unable to complete ordinary tasks like telling family members where they are, obtaining medical records after doctor visits or updating their car’s software.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Behind the screens are ordinary civilians – mothers, taxi drivers and veterans.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
At first, she thought it to be of an ordinary variety.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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