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Examples of common year in a Sentence
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Their body parts, saliva, and poop contain a protein1 that is a common year-round allergen for many people, according to the AAFA.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 22 Jan. 2022
While fires are likely to become more common year-round, Swain said winter still would not be a time of high fire activity.
—NBC News, 1 Jan. 2022
As a result, dry, cracked hands have become an increasingly common year-round issue.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 June 2021
On top of conversation topics that are common year-round, like relationships, depression, suicidal ideation, and loneliness, volunteers are now fielding concerns about panic, COVID-19 symptoms, finances, and being stuck inside.
—Anna Borges, SELF, 31 Mar. 2020
But there's even some wiggle room in the actual common year interpretation, too.
—Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 26 Feb. 2020
Expect more high-profile direct listings, as the practice becomes far more common year-over-year.
—Polina Marinova, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2019
That is something that used to be common years ago, during the days of the first iPhone and iPhone 3G and iPhone 4.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 28 Sep. 2019
And the most common years of vehicles were 2005, 2006 and 2007.
—Kelsey Ryan, kansascity, 8 Apr. 2018
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1751, in the meaning defined above
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“Common year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/common%20year. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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