There are even older laws, laws dated from the time when death was a commonplace occurrence.

That such an event could take place in our country, and indeed be an almost commonplace occurrence, is no surprise even to casual students of American history.

Is it the size that often makes a commonplace occurrence into a sweet narrative?

Dirk had nearly collided with it, but again, that was a perfectly commonplace occurrence.

"On the other hand, he has an instinctive interest in the commonplace occurrences unique to Mexico."

You don't need to treat this as so commonplace an occurrence, you know, she said with some asperity Why not?

Instead of remembering precise details about commonplace occurrences, a schema is developed.

You don't need to treat this as so commonplace an occurrence, you know, she added, piqued.

Seen the shift from frequent to commonplace occurrence, lived through the nerve gas and biobombs that followed.

Mrs. Morgan was a famous woman and a visit from her was no commonplace occurrence.