common variant

collocation in English

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common
adjective
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/ˈkɒm.ən/us
/ˈkɑː.mən/
the same in a lot of places or for a lot ...
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variant
noun[C]
uk
/ˈveə.ri.ənt/us
/ˈver.i.ənt/
something that is slightly different from other ...
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(Definition ofcommonandvariantfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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We consider the propositional dynamic logic of regular programs, which is the mostcommonvariant.
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The next mostcommonvariantis zero at 19% and who represents only 10%.
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By contrast, the singular is the mostcommonvariantin discourse, with very high percentages for all the cases.
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An extremelycommonvariantof event sequencing involves arguments about reactions or backlashes.
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A recently morecommonvariantis crystallomancy also known as crystal gazing.
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Commonvariantat 16p11.2 conferring risk of psychosis.
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Thecommonvariantis in bidding, where "misre" may be bid before a bid for seven tricks.
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Acommonvariantis to make the center card wild, or the center card and all of the same rank wild.
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The mostcommonvariantin these areas is that where the spirit has the face of a horse.
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These may be jokers, or they may be normal ranked and suited cards pressed into wild card duty (deuces wild is acommonvariant).
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Acommonvariantof this construction, currently available, involves a core of aluminum laminated with type 304 stainless steel on either side.
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Anothercommonvariantuses two drums and sounds "bombo" (1a) on the tumba (3-side of the clave).
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This is a lesscommonvariant, and with this arrangement, an unusual coronary artery pattern is common.
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Acommonvariantrequires 13 rounds to win a game regardless if khanuck was called or not.
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Acommonvariantis the rantai batangan, literally meaning stick chain.
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Since its introduction in the 1960s, it has been the mostcommonvariant, being used for transporting infantry on the battlefield.
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Acommonvariantis having a cutback, which uses stiffer front springs.
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Some diseases, such as many common cancers, appear not to be well described by the common disease/commonvariantmodel.
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The spelling "espresso" is widely considered correct while "expresso" appears as a lesscommonvariant.
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