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The earthquakes that struck Venezuela were an uncommon but dangerous two-punch blow known as a doublet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
It’s not uncommon for a justice’s past scholarship to still influence their views today.
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026
A Fire Rover sensor monitors the space for fire safety—fires in recycling facilities like this are not uncommon.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
"While it is always heartbreaking to lose a young animal, sadly this is not uncommon in large cat litters," said Richard Langston, head of carnivores at Howletts.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
This was not uncommon: The poll watchers were on hand to watch for irregularities, such as someone’s name improperly listed on the voter rolls or a change of address.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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