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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But other than novelty, what do these candidates have in common?
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
One California law firm says yes, and has filed a barrage of lawsuits this year, targeting hotels in California and elsewhere over synthetic fragrances in common areas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Speaking about "my dot," Altman almost entirely eschewed referring to the tool as an agent, which has been in common use for years.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
The adventure she relates would seem to have little in common with hoary maritime tradition, except that it takes place amid the shifting vastness of the ocean under skies of treacherous winds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Over the past few weeks, Grandma and Joey have developed a great and unusual friendship, even though they don’t appear to have much in common.
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
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