be usual

Frequency: 8.035.2 per million words

Indicates a common or standard situation.

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Examples (10)

  • Don't worry—it's quite usual to have a few problems at first.
  • It's very usual for people to leave books and papers behind.
  • This kind of reaction is far from usual in children of this age.
  • It's usual for the man to propose marriage.
  • It is usual for students to submit their assignments by Friday.
  • Was it usual for him to arrive so late?
  • It used to be usual for us to meet every Sunday.
  • In some cultures, it is not usual to make direct eye contact.
  • Despite appearances, it is quite usual for this plant to bloom in winter.
  • For them, working remotely is now usual, not an exception.