in common
Idioms-
Shared characteristics, as in One of the few things John and Mary have in common is a love of music . [Mid-1600s]
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Held equally, in joint possession or use, as in This land is held in common by all the neighbors . [Late 1300s]
Example Sentences
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What they have in common is the setting, southeastern Virginia.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Erzatty says they have one advantage in common.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
On the surface, Ford and GE Aerospace don’t appear to have much in common.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
I never thought I’d have something in common with Brooks Koepka, but here we are.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
A Bach invention, a Brahms symphony, and a Beatles song are different forms in different genres, and at first they may sound as if they have nothing in common.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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