in common with

idiom

formal
: the same as : like
The town, in common with others in the region, depends on the tourism industry.

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“In common with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20common%20with. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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