Example sentences of "[noun] it [be] common [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For many centuries it was common form for a bishop to address a presbyter as ‘ fellow-presbyter ’ . |
| 2 | In my mind it 's common sense that makes a good policeman , not education . |
| 3 | Towards the end of the Summer term it 's common practice in most schools to invite the parents of the new intake of children to visit the school to explain the routines and organisation , to give them a chance to meet the teachers and also to provide an opportunity for them to share any concerns they might have . |
| 4 | When preparing statistics on guest spending power , room sales and length of stay of guests it is common practice to use averages . |
| 5 | During this initial phase of hospital admission it is common practice to administer prophylactic antiarrhythmic drug therapy , usually lignocaine or procainamide , for 36–48 h . |
| 6 | In the USA it is common practice for personal injury firms to have a nurse on the staff who accompanies the plaintiff to the defendant 's examination and takes notes . |
| 7 | If a member of staff can do a better job , give better results , and improve the quality of their work in another function within the office it is common practice in business everywhere to let that person move and develop their skills . |