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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Just a year ago, the vibe in the Commons was cautious.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
Wind Concerts at the Commons First Merchants Pavilion at Federal Hill Commons, 175 Logan St. in Noblesville.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 30 May 2024
The third meeting will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday in the Commons Area at Gravette High School at 325 Lion Drive South in Gravette.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Cincinnati-oh-gov. Greenhills: Concerts on the Commons (June 5-Sept. 4)
Family-friendly live music every week.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 May 2024
An election can only occur outside the normal cycle if two-thirds of the House of Commons votes in favor of an election, or if the government lost a no-confidence vote and no alternative government was confirmed by the Commons within 14 days.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
My weekend getaway at the new hotel was filled with live music, craft cocktails at the Commons Club, and a delicious dinner at chef Dani García’s restaurant, BiBo Shoreditch.
—Elisa Nelson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
Concert on the Commons: The Roadtrip Band, 7-9 p.m., Greenhills Commons, Winton and Farragut, Greenhills.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 15 June 2024
In town, the Commons Food Hall & Bar offers Jamaican jerk chicken, poke bowls, classic cocktails, and more.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
Wind Concerts at the Commons First Merchants Pavilion at Federal Hill Commons, 175 Logan St. in Noblesville.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 30 May 2024
The third meeting will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday in the Commons Area at Gravette High School at 325 Lion Drive South in Gravette.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Cincinnati-oh-gov. Greenhills: Concerts on the Commons (June 5-Sept. 4)
Family-friendly live music every week.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 May 2024
An election can only occur outside the normal cycle if two-thirds of the House of Commons votes in favor of an election, or if the government lost a no-confidence vote and no alternative government was confirmed by the Commons within 14 days.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
My weekend getaway at the new hotel was filled with live music, craft cocktails at the Commons Club, and a delicious dinner at chef Dani García’s restaurant, BiBo Shoreditch.
—Elisa Nelson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
Concert on the Commons: The Roadtrip Band, 7-9 p.m., Greenhills Commons, Winton and Farragut, Greenhills.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 15 June 2024
In town, the Commons Food Hall & Bar offers Jamaican jerk chicken, poke bowls, classic cocktails, and more.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 10 Dec. 2024
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“The Commons.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Commons. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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