in common

phrase

: shared together
has a lot in common with his neighbors

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Apart from being hot stocks, however, the seven never had that much in common. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 In his view, Russia has much in common with certain Asian traditions. Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 But Imraan, Pietro, Georgia, and I have this spiky, mean humor in common. Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026 This Sinestro's muzzle fuzz shares more in common with Mario than anything else. Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 15 Aug. 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 22 Aug. 2026.

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