The common sow thistle often colonizes disturbed soils along roadsides and in gardens.

The labor lawyer explained that common-situs picketing occurs when strikes target a shared worksite used by multiple employers even though only one employer is involved in the dispute.

The union organized common-site picketing outside the industrial park entrance to protest the unsafe working conditions.

In the quiet orchard, common wood pigeons cooed from the oak branches as dusk settled.

The botanist dismissed the specimens as common or garden varieties, not worthy of further study.

During the nature walk, common yellow woodsorrels dotted the trail and the children excitedly pointed them out.

The common house martins nested under the eaves of the old farmhouse, their cheerful chirps filling the summer air.

After the rain, the common yellow oxalises shimmered across the meadow like a patchwork of tiny suns.

Many states have different legal standards for recognizing common-law marriages, which can complicate inheritance and benefits.

During the expedition, we carefully recorded sightings of several common death adders basking on the rocks.