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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The past six Super Bowls have all had one thing in common: Every head coach had built his career as a schemer on offense.
The only thing they had in common was that they were all unicorns.
From Literature
“Can you tell me what a blouse has in common with a vest?” she asked.
From Literature
What all of those companies also have in common, aside from Berkshire, is artificial intelligence.
From Barron's
The two women have more in common than just their alma mater, though.
From Los Angeles Times
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