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While, in most industries, it’s unusual for one company to pay another to help it get a competing product off the ground, it’s not uncommon in the space industry.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
It is not uncommon for the units to train at defunct malls or abandoned businesses in Los Angeles County.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
While spending money on video games is not uncommon, EVE Online stands out because players' assets can be permanently destroyed; their real-world cash outlay gone in seconds.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Although hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, pure hydrogen gas is uncommon on Earth.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
It is not uncommon for their egg production to be increased threefold — all through the beneficent effect of insecticides.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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