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
The support for these solutions proves that isn’t a Republican or a Democratic idea—it’s common sense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 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
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
If only she could have had some common sense, she would have been glad of his marriage, as such a connection would have been profitable for her and the children, too.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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
Common Sense Coalition is a project of the Bay Area Council, a local business group that features members such as the Western States Petroleum Assn.,
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 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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