common ground

noun

: a basis of mutual interest or agreement

Examples of common ground in a Sentence

Hunters and environmentalists found common ground in their opposition to the new law.
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The trio mostly staked out common ground on a host of issues, with only shades of differences on topics like building more housing, opposing aid to Israel and even the Knicks’ amazing playoff run. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026 But the question is whether the two sides can find common ground on money. Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Queen Elizabeth and Jackie Kennedy eventually found common ground, but their friendship was slow to start. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 June 2026 For three remarkable weeks, people from different countries, different religions, different cultures, different languages and different backgrounds came together in Orlando and found common ground. Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for common ground

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of common ground was in 1570

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“Common ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/common%20ground. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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