Common
Common adjective - Often observed or encountered.
Imposing
Imposing adjective - Large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception.
Usage example: the corporation's imposing headquarters were designed by one of the nation's cutting-edge architects
Both words in one sentence
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One of the most common instances of this trope is the stereotypical image of a large, imposing, angry biker sporting a large tattoo of a heart with "Mom" written in it on his shoulder.
Source: Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas -
A character established as being extremely tough and imposing has an exaggerated common fear.
Source: Absurd Phobia -
Blue and Orange Morality: A common theme, as reflected by the ever-present Prime Directive, which forbids the Federation from (among other things) imposing their beliefs on sovereign nations.
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