1525–35; translation of Latin sēnsus commūnis, itself translation of Greek koinḕ aísthēsis
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Once that axiom is treated as constitutional common sense, public safety appears already on the side of the enforcement vehicle.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
"I think it's kind of common sense... it's really important to protect children, and that's little girls who are also involved in that category," she told reporters before a game Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
It is neither, and that’s not a progressive take — it’s bipartisan common sense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The suspension of the red card issued to Mr. Balogun was common sense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
The events that unfolded as Europe careened toward catastrophe appeared to defy logic and common sense.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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
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
Ben Carlson, director of institutional asset management at Ritholtz Wealth Management, shares this chart on his Wealth of Common Sense blog that offers rationale for an outperformance by international stocks last year.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 20, 2026
I pulled out Common Sense from its hiding place and read by firelight.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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