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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Natalie Behring/Guinness World Records via AP There might have been a little jealousy shown over toys and beds, but Reggie and Pearl found common ground during their two days roaming the Idaho farm together. CBS News, 3 May 2025 The industry experts found common ground in their love for sports and a mutual desire to challenge traditional broadcast models despite vastly different backgrounds. Matthew Kayse, USA Today, 1 May 2025 Then there’s Jordan, who leads as identical twins, Smoke and Stack, whose contrasting demeanors are powered by the common ground of love and loyalty. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Still, Cubs executives and Crow-Armstrong, who is represented by Creative Artists Agency’s baseball division, did not find enough common ground to close a deal during this round of negotiations. Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 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 21 May. 2025.

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