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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But who are also willing to find common ground and fix things in our state. Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026 The two found common ground in the important subject matter. Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026 Experts said advocates on all sides of the gun debate have found common ground in defending Pretti. Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026 Dobbins and the Broncos have several weeks to find common ground on what a future together looks like. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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