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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One thing both companies have in common, though, is a plan to use artificial intelligence to boost profit margins.
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
What they all have in common: They love to read, and they want to do it as efficiently as possible.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
“What they have in common is this idea that there should be a Christendom,” Jones said.
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026
Neither he nor Romero seemed to have anything in common with the others.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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