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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Erzatty says they have one advantage in common.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
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
After all, you already have at least one thing in common.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“What they have in common is this idea that there should be a Christendom,” Jones said.
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026
It’s funny how adults do this—they assume that just because two people are close to the same age, they’ll have something in common.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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