The phrase "a common sentence" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a sentence that is frequently used or widely recognized in communication.
Example: "The phrase 'time is money' is a common sentence that emphasizes the value of time in our lives."
Alternatives: "a typical expression" or "a frequently used phrase".
Up to six months for nonpayment was a common sentence.
Lashing is a common sentence under the Saudi penal code, applied for crimes ranging from homosexuality and drinking alcohol to theft and adultery.
They include the worrying "prima de riesgo" (risk premium), with a common sentence to illustrate: "The risk premium of our sovereign debt rose several points".
Mr. Dimille was sentenced to seven days of community service, a common sentence for a first offender, and was told to go to an anger-management class and to apologize to Agent O'Bleanis, Mr. Castleman said.
In practice, though, and historical context, putting hospitals and health promotion in a common sentence flirts with oxymoron.
Sending students away is a common sentence for many students who are kicked out of schools for minor infractions.
And a relatively common sentence in state court for gun possession for offenders without other felonies is one year in prison, which really may mean a penalty of six months, said Anita Alvarez, the Cook County state's attorney, who said such punishments failed to serve as a significant enough deterrent for seasoned criminals who may see a modest prison stint as the price of doing business.
AT&T's system is built around a database of common sentence fragments drawn from tens of thousands of recorded telephone calls involving both human-to-human and human-to-machine communication.
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Of the 13 people who faced criminal charges in the case involving Mr. Lenowitz, the longest prison term imposed so far was six and a half years; probation was by far the most common sentence.
