Commons

//ˈkɑmənz//

"Commons" in a Sentence (17 examples)

The British Parliament is divided into the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

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There has been a lot of talk about the UK's role in the EU lately. First, the backbenchers ' rebellion in the House of Commons, then Cameron's attempts to define EU policy (aiming at a “repatriation of powers”) and now a Labour debate on how to deal with Europe.

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The House of Commons observed a moment of silence for the mass shooting victims.

The two Houses of Parliament in London are the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

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The Renaissance festival started with the "peasants" meeting in the commons.

The commons is the green space surrounded by the village hall, the school, and the church.

The commons of New England towns are important contributors to their charm.

"The tragedy of the commons" is that none wish to make sacrifices of their or their family's interests for the common good.

We in the name of other Perſean ſtates [i.e. nobles], And commons of this mightie Monarchy, Preſent thee with the Emperiall Diadem.

At the same time, the fashion at Oxford of confining lunch to a "commons" of bread and butter and a glass of beer till the crew reaches Putney (when a little meat is allowed,) is unreasonable.

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