ordinary
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"The cost of flying Aloka to Colombo from Texas was ten times that of an ordinary passenger taking the same route," a Sri Lankan monk handling local arrangements said.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
The nondeductible portion is tax-free, but the rest is taxable as ordinary income.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
Atkins has taken an industry-friendly approach toward private equity, and wants to make it easier for ordinary people to invest in the asset class.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
The race turns an ordinary office into an otherworldly production space.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Seems some committee decided they were too fanciful for an ordinary country church.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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