1525–35; translation of Latin sēnsus commūnis, itself translation of Greek koinḕ aísthēsis
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In their complaint, filed in federal court in Washington state, groups including the Center for Biological Diversity and the Sierra Club argued the government had blatantly violated "common sense, biological science, and federal law."
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
"Yet even this treasury could not add up to a background of common sense sufficient to make expert systems smart enough to be experts," Denning notes.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
But Ham’s gambit is insulting on another level, because this is also a common sense issue.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
Here’s the common sense: This isn’t a problem of scamming students or lazy teachers, though of course both exist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
She said soy milk was more nutritious than cow milk and although he refused to drink the grainy fluid in the morning, he watched her do so with an uncomplaining common sense.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A 2025 study by Common Sense Media found nearly three in four American teenagers had used AI companions designed for personal conversations like those available on the platforms Character.AI,
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
At Common Sense Media, we have long warned that the issue is not the material users post but the very design of tech companies’ platforms.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 27, 2026
Nearly one third of parents say their children under age 8 have used AI for school-related material, according to Common Sense Media, which surveyed more than 1,500 families.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026
Paul Sullivan, national vice chair of Veterans for Common Sense, says the right strategy centers on trust between veterans and the VA.
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2026
I pulled out Common Sense from its hiding place and read by firelight.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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