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Term: Common Practice

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A procedure or activity that is widely accepted and followed by a group or community.

Example Sentence 1: It is a common practice to shake hands when meeting someone for the first time.

Example Sentence 2: In many cultures, it is common practice to remove your shoes before entering someone's home.

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Sense 2: A belief or behavior that has become usual or customary.

Example Sentence 1: Eating fast food regularly has sadly become a common practice in today's society.

Example Sentence 2: Checking your phone constantly has become a common practice among millennials.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to a customary or accepted way of doing something.

Example Sentence 1: It is a common practice to wear formal attire to a wedding.

Example Sentence 2: It is common practice for companies to have a dress code policy.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2: Referring to something that is familiar and widely known.

Example Sentence 1: Shakespeare's works are considered a common practice in literature education.

Example Sentence 2: The song "Happy Birthday" is a common practice during birthday celebrations.

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