Sentence examples for were a common form from inspiring English sources

In the mid- to late 1800s, dance competitions were a common form of entertainment.

Finally, Dr. Seeman notes that hearts portrayed by an outline of tacks were a common form of decoration on Anglo-American coffin lids.

Called caudle cups, they were a common form of silver made in the 1700's, and used to serve an alcoholic drink, caudle, consisting of wine and a variety of items such as brandy, ale, oatmeal, spices, tea and eggs.

Horse-drawn carts were a common form of transport for centuries in Romania, but hundreds of thousands of the animals are feared to have been sent to the abattoir after the change in road rules.

19): President Mamadou Tandja of Niger, certainly no democrat, but elected nonetheless, has been overthrown by his army in an exercise that brings back bad memories of a time, not long ago, when coups d'etat were a common form of regime change in Africa.

"Death flights" were a common form of extra-judicial execution during the Dirty War in Argentina and following the 1973 Chilean coup wherein dissidents were flown over the ocean in an airplane or helicopter and pushed to their death.

"Barricading up" is a common form of protest in jails.

A doctor for the fedayeen confirmed that maiming was a common form of punishment under Mr. Hussein.

Hooting is a common form of response to whatever's happening on the screen.

Facilitation payments, also known as kickbacks or backhanders are a common form of bribery.

Incarceration in a harsh labor camp is a common form of criminal punishment in North Korea.