as in usual
often observed or encountered
lives in a common or garden row house in a nondescript suburb of London
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There [are a] lot of common or garden-variety Democrats who don't understand what the DNC does.
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Josh Siegel, Washington Examiner, 28 May 2020
Instead, the inciting incidents are all common or garden-variety romantic mishaps — infidelity, unplanned pregnancies, feelings undeclared lest they're not requited.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2020
Hoes and other weeding tools The common or garden hoe is great for breaking up and grading loose soil but not so good for weeding.
—Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2019
Josh Siegel, Washington Examiner, 28 May 2020
Instead, the inciting incidents are all common or garden-variety romantic mishaps — infidelity, unplanned pregnancies, feelings undeclared lest they're not requited.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2020
Hoes and other weeding tools The common or garden hoe is great for breaking up and grading loose soil but not so good for weeding.
—Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2019
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Comcast found a way to get it past its usual challenges of consumers leaving its cable offerings and getting people to visit its theme parks: the Olympics.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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Many Midwestern cities, too, are expected to see temperatures 10 to 30 degrees warmer than usual for this time of year.Randi Richardson, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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The puffy product rose to prominence through the 1990s, eventually becoming ubiquitous in toy stores around the world.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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Satellite technology is ubiquitous; disruptions interfere with flights, traffic navigation systems, financial systems, TV networks, internet-of-things devices, autonomous systems, and more.Forrester, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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These are split into four groups of four based on common characteristics and placed into categories.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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This new tool, unveiled on October 31, gives users precise, real-time control over 2D generative artwork, addressing common frustrations like limited customization and reliance on complex prompts.Charlie Fink, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Jeanty carving up defenses on the bright blue turf at Boise State’s Albertsons Stadium has become a familiar sight this season, which has put him firmly in contention for the Heisman Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding player in college football.Sam Joseph, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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Anyone expecting Morocco to be a complete culture shock will likely be surprised that there is so much familiar about Tangier thanks to the many writers and artists, from Eugène Delacroix and Henri Matisse to the Rolling Stones, whose imaginations have been captured by the city.Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Machine learning and natural language processing, which are already commonplace in our daily lives, contributed to the creation of AI.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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While twists and turns are commonplace on Married at First Sight, season 18 promises even more drama.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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The ordinary remedy is to return the property or, if the property is damaged or destroyed, financially compensating the plaintiff for repairs or a replacement.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Humor Adds Playfulness To Everyday Life Routine is inevitable in any relationship, but humor can transform ordinary moments into memorable ones.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Sources of 2023 household debt in the US include: Credit Cards: $1.13 trillion Mortgage: $12.25 trillion Auto Loans: 1.61 trillion Student Loans: $1.6 trillion Outstanding balances also include debt from retail credit cards, consumer loans and other non-household expenses.Kara Nelson, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024
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Hancock said in the statement that his family canceled their traditional multi-household Thanksgiving celebration.NBC News, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2020
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The movie was, in general, filmed around the capital of the country, Sofia.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2024
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The general recommendation for magnesium intake is called the RDA (recommended dietary allowance), which is the daily amount that meets the needs of most healthy people.Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Common or garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20or%20garden. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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