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The phrase "a pretty common situation" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe a scenario that frequently occurs or is often encountered in various contexts.
Example: "It's a pretty common situation for people to feel overwhelmed during the first week of a new job."
Alternatives: "a fairly typical scenario" or "a rather usual occurrence."
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It's a pretty common situation.
A pretty common situation I see is a student who has some experience with alcohol-but probably not a lot of experience drinking alcohol-who during their first year goes to a party and drinks either shots or punch that's mixed with strong liquor.
Feeling overwhelmed is a pretty common situation -- unless I consciously stop spinning!
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This is a fairly common situation.
"This is a pretty common opinion in Russia".
"Palmer is a pretty common name," he said.
Then I'll say: "That's a pretty common answer.
"It's become a pretty common thing now.
Well, Slobodan Milosevic is a pretty common name in Serbia.
"It's a pretty common thing for volunteer departments nationwide".
"I led a pretty ordinary life, a pretty common life," said Mr. Gambling, hands folded, sentences complete.
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