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
Are you tenants in common, where one party can leave their share to a third party?
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Other responses to BBC Wales' research suggested that many schools have different rules for sixth formers, who are often allowed to use phones in common rooms or specified areas, but not usually in corridors.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Despite its peculiarities, it was immediately apparent to visitors like Rev. Graham that the ideology and imagery of the system Kim Il Sung had erected had much in common with Christianity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
The only thing Robin has in common with the legendary hero of Nottingham is that he’s an expert thief.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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