in common

phrase

: shared together
has a lot in common with his neighbors

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On paper, these businesses appear to have very little in common. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 What do an entertaining queen, a pop legend, and a supermodel have in common? Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 All of these detention facilities have in common a fundamental disregard for our health and well-being. Brady Tillett, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026 This follows similar moves from Philadelphia courts, as well as cruise lines restricting smart glasses use in common areas. Victoria Song, The Verge, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in common

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“In common.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20common. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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