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Hunters and environmentalists found common ground in their opposition to the new law.
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So now there’s talk of finding common ground in New York.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
The Russian leader noted that the two blocs have widely different market regulations regarding various groups of goods and that reaching common ground is unlikely any time soon.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Although holidays might come with some family disagreements, everyone can find common ground over cheesy scalloped potatoes.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite the struggle over taxes and their differing stances on public safety and Israel, Hochul and Mamdani have forged an alliance, finding common ground over expanding childcare and a need to build more housing.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
The Russian leader noted that the two blocs have widely different market regulations regarding various groups of goods and that reaching common ground is unlikely any time soon.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Although holidays might come with some family disagreements, everyone can find common ground over cheesy scalloped potatoes.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite the struggle over taxes and their differing stances on public safety and Israel, Hochul and Mamdani have forged an alliance, finding common ground over expanding childcare and a need to build more housing.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for common ground
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“Common ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/common%20ground. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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