in common
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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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It also registered $20 billion in common shares to sell, but hasn’t tapped that funding source yet.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
In trading patterns and profit margins, they had more in common with cyclical commodities than software.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
That much he has in common with his dad.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
For writer James Graham, football and drama have more in common than you might think.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
A person you might have nothing in common with, except for a dream.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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