In her speech, Miss Jordan also urged Americans to work for the common good: "Many fear the future.

VOA: special.2010.05.09

A "school" of painters refers to a group of artists whose work has a common influence.

VOA: special.2009.05.01

Today,common medical procedures sought overseas include cardiac surgery, knee and hip replacements, liver transplants and dental work.

VOA: standard.2010.04.08

"Today,Northern Ireland stands as an example to the world of how even the staunchest adversaries can overcome differences to work together for the common and greater good,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.12

"We are going to determine how much food and other products of daily use are needed, whether an international crew is compatible, how people of different cultures, of different training can find common language and work on performing their tasks."

VOA: standard.2010.06.02

But those days are apparently over. The head of the U.S.delegation, Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs Esther Brimmer, told the 47-member Council the United States will work with other nations to forge common ground to protect and advance human rights.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14