As the great cynic, journalist H.L. Mencken wrote, “Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.”

Source: https://www.algemeiner.com/2023/01/11/ilhan-omar-is-the-democrats-problem-not-kevin-mccarthys/

He is seeking feedback from the common people on their choice of candidates for nomination in the polls.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/cbi-ed-deter-public-service-abhishek-banerjee-8624598/

His rivals would have succeeded in destroying him if their fight was only with him but they are against the common people of this country, he added.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/however-big-an-alliance-they-make-pm-modi-on-action-against-corruption-3982945

I am proud of those who throughout history have stood up for the common people.

Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/news/opinion/were-ignoring-countrys-defence-and-focusing-on-nonsense-282235/

Rather, it is almost always common people who devote their time, skills and heart to caring for others.

Source: https://www.redditchadvertiser.co.uk/news/national/23767089.francis-opens-clinic-shelter-homeless-first-papal-visit-mongolia/?ref=rss

So Marcos’ most daunting challenge is turning the projections into reality and ensuring that economic growth percolates down to the common people and alleviates poverty.

Source: https://www.asiasentinel.com/p/bongbong-marcos-first-year-president

That’s why it is appealed by the railway administration that the common people keep a proper distance from the railway track.

Source: https://www.weeklyblitz.net/news/trial-of-patna-ranchi-vande-bharat-express-today-will-stop-at-six-stations-in-six-hours-journey-time-table-will-be-announced/

The BJP was only keen to divide common people and rule, but the NE region was free from such tendencies, they said.

Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2023/01/11/bjp-bats-for-hindus-while-tmc-backs-christians-and-tribals/

The entire country which is reeling under inflation, unemployment needs the model of Karnataka to save common people from economic crisis and ensure social security," he posted on social media.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.in/siddaramaiah-meets-pm-modi-delhi-861324

The imagining and reimagining of Ram by the common people in various regions and communities produced many Ramayanas.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/ramayana-ramcharitmanas-ram-navami-violence-8537648/

The Lt Governor called upon the elected representatives of the ULBs and the common people to work shoulder to shoulder with the administration in the mission to rejuvenate the cities and make them more vibrant, efficient, clean and sustainable.

Source: https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/lg-manoj-sinha-inaugurates-three-projects-of-srinagar-smart-city/