Sentence examples for commonplace refrain from inspiring English sources

Most noticeably, however, the once commonplace refrain of "Merry Christmas" has been replaced by the vague, ubiquitous "Happy Holidays". But what holiday?

The Christmas spirit, marked by a wonderful feeling of goodwill among men, is in danger of being lost in the ongoing war against religion.... Most noticeably, however, the once commonplace refrain of "Merry Christmas" has been replaced by the vague, ubiquitous "Happy Holidays".

One ought to refrain from smug judgments on the commonplace biases of prior generations.

Mr. McCartney, who has long advocated vegetarianism, urged European legislators to support policies like encouraging citizens to refrain from eating meat for one day a week, something that he said could become as commonplace as recycling or cars that run on hybrid technology.

Commonplace books?

That is a commonplace.

Atomisation nozzles are commonplace.

(Repeat refrain).

"I'll refrain.

Nutrition programs are commonplace.

Strikes were commonplace.