commonsense
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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"For weeks, we've been pushing commonsense reforms," Senator Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Republican-controlled chamber, said ahead of a partial shutdown that would go into effect after midnight on Friday night.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 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
“California is working on behalf of Americans by building the strongest innovation economy in the nation while implementing commonsense safeguards and leading the way forward.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025
So this is all weird 1970s electrical engineering jargon for some straightforward commonsense management theory: Set clear objectives, set budgets, don't micromanage.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2025
There was the brilliant world of hunting, tactics, fierce exhilaration, skill; and there was the world of longing and baffled commonsense.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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