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Discover LudwigThe phrase "awfully common" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is very frequent or prevalent, often with a slightly negative connotation.
Example: "In today's society, the use of social media has become awfully common among teenagers."
Alternatives: "extremely common" or "remarkably common".
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I certainly did after a miscarriage – again an awfully common experience – but none was offered.
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They were brought together by timing, circumstance and a common goal that to many rings awfully close to home.
It's common sense that the world has gone awfully wrong.
One thing that Messrs Maxwell, Marsh and Watson have in common is the capacity to hit off-breaks an awfully long way.
That, however, was where the problems started and if you ask me, Government Central has a lot in common with Birmingham New Street; it's a cold, dark, subterranean place that's awfully hard to find your way out of.
The leaders who do remain grounded exhibit five common psychological and behavioral habits: They simplify their lives, remaining humble and "awfully ordinary". They shine a light on their weaknesses instead of trying to cover them up.
Awfully wrong".
Awfully quick.
Awfully good.
That looks awfully different.
It sounded awfully familiar.
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