the Commons
plural noun
: the House of Commons (the part of the British or Canadian Parliament whose members are elected by voters)
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It was approved by the Commons but has become bogged down with hundreds of amendments in the Lords.
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ABC News, 18 Feb. 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
Facing the prime minister in the Commons on Wednesday, Badenoch ventured a perdiction that would be the basis for the government’s next U-turn.
—Will Standring, Bloomberg, 14 Jan. 2026
The menorah lighting event on the Commons in Calabasas featured fireworks, live performances and the annual light of the menorah.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 18 Dec. 2025
In one corner of an upper floor of the Commons on the Universal Lot a coffee counter has been erected that looks like the café where Carey Mulligan’s character works in Emerald Fennel’s Promising Young Woman, and baristas hand out espresso and drip coffees.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Catch some free summer concerts This is the opening week for both Wednesdays in the Woods and Greenhills Concerts on the Commons.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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ABC News, 18 Feb. 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
Facing the prime minister in the Commons on Wednesday, Badenoch ventured a perdiction that would be the basis for the government’s next U-turn.
—Will Standring, Bloomberg, 14 Jan. 2026
The menorah lighting event on the Commons in Calabasas featured fireworks, live performances and the annual light of the menorah.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 18 Dec. 2025
In one corner of an upper floor of the Commons on the Universal Lot a coffee counter has been erected that looks like the café where Carey Mulligan’s character works in Emerald Fennel’s Promising Young Woman, and baristas hand out espresso and drip coffees.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Catch some free summer concerts This is the opening week for both Wednesdays in the Woods and Greenhills Concerts on the Commons.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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“The Commons.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Commons. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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