the Commons
plural noun
: the House of Commons (the part of the British or Canadian Parliament whose members are elected by voters)
Examples of the Commons in a Sentence
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Once members of the Commons crowded into the Lords’ chamber, the king delivered the speech.
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Pan Pylas, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Once members of the Commons crowded into the Lords’ chamber, the king delivered the speech.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has backed the idea of Burnham returning to the Commons.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 May 2026
The multi-year partnership will add two new Rivian showrooms to the Commons at Calabasas and the Americana at Brand in Glendale.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
On the demand of the Commons, Suffolk is exiled for his part in Gloucester’s death despite the queen’s entreaties to the king.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Twin Lakes Camp will be at the church with a table in the Commons to give attendees information about their summer programs and high school staff opportunities.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The rally will start at the Commons, at 425 Portland Ave.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
Frisch named Gola Osteria as his top spot in town for a nice dinner out, and Lev Kitchen on the Commons for a more casual meal.
—Kelsey Fowler, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
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Pan Pylas, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Once members of the Commons crowded into the Lords’ chamber, the king delivered the speech.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has backed the idea of Burnham returning to the Commons.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 May 2026
The multi-year partnership will add two new Rivian showrooms to the Commons at Calabasas and the Americana at Brand in Glendale.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
On the demand of the Commons, Suffolk is exiled for his part in Gloucester’s death despite the queen’s entreaties to the king.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Twin Lakes Camp will be at the church with a table in the Commons to give attendees information about their summer programs and high school staff opportunities.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The rally will start at the Commons, at 425 Portland Ave.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
Frisch named Gola Osteria as his top spot in town for a nice dinner out, and Lev Kitchen on the Commons for a more casual meal.
—Kelsey Fowler, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
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“The Commons.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Commons. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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