And he was lucky,uncommon lucky.

VOA: special.2009.08.29

Crashes are not uncommon in Papua province where light aircraft, must navigate soaring mountains covered with impenetrable jungle.

VOA: standard.2009.08.02

But Kian is not alone. Researchers say it's not uncommon for journalists who cover traumatic events - like 9/11, Haiti or the Iran elections - to experience high levels of emotional and psychological distress, even long after the immediate danger has ended.

VOA: standard.2010.07.01

And while drivers and passengers alike in large motor homes are supposed to keep their seat belts fastened on the road, it's not uncommon to find someone in back reaching for cold refreshments, spreading maps out on a table - even taking a nap, fully reclined!

VOA: standard.2010.03.01