commonplace
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I lost my mom not that many years ago, and it’s hard to digest how the most destructive and emotionally devastating things are also absolutely assured and commonplace.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Fast-forward to the 17th century, pretzels became commonplace in Germany, where necklaces adorned with the baked goods were worn by children on New Year’s Day to usher in good luck.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
A blanket was placed over his head, which was described as "commonplace" at the nursery, to block out light from the windows and help children sleep.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
In this context, opacity feels comfortable and commonplace.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
At that time, early death was commonplace: Families often lost children to disease, and thousands of people wanted to reach out to loved ones who had died in the Civil War.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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