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This isn’t all that uncommon: Trends crop up in filmmaking all the time, as potential narratives emerge from real-life events and cultural obsessions.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Surprisingly, it is not uncommon to find new species of octopus in the deep sea -- particularly in areas that have not been well explored, which is a massive amount of the ocean floor.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
A boom in musical theatre isn't uncommon in troubled times, when audiences want some escapist entertainment, particularly if it tells a story about their own culture.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
It’s not uncommon for dermatologists to lack a comprehensive fix for her patients’ hair loss.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
“You’re young,” said Ruby, who was fixed on him with uncommon interest.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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