commonsense
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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"Unless commonsense prevails, we could be entering a circular process where new tariffs are announced, then potentially overturned, only for new tariffs to be announced, and we do the dance again."
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
That’s why I’m joining with healthcare workers from across the state to support this commonsense measure, and I encourage your readers to join us.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
If consumers receive such commonsense protections, what’s at stake?
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026
The letter’s signers, led by Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., said they “see a need for strong, commonsense, and fair immigration enforcement accompanied by the necessary resources to effectively secure our borders.”
From Salon • Jan. 22, 2025
Although our apparently commonsense notions work well when dealing with things like apples, or planets that travel comparatively slowly, they don’t work at all for things moving at or near the speed of light.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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