1525–35; translation of Latin sēnsus commūnis, itself translation of Greek koinḕ aísthēsis
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"Since it has become impossible to celebrate a match without descending into riots, the only common sense response is a new doctrine: 'zero gatherings'," it demanded.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
That’s what the text supports, it’s what common sense supports, and it’s what gives regulated parties a fighting chance of knowing when they’re subject to federal mine safety law.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
There are always threads of truth in arguments like these — enough to make ageism sound like common sense.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
Thomas promised Reform would "unite Wales around our common sense policies and the principle of putting you, the people at home, first".
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
It sounded peculiar at first, but if you started thinking like you didn’t have no common sense atall it seemed like Cooter’d put it all together real good!
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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