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.

Recent Examples on the Web

But is the moment of vulnerability enough of a foundation to find common ground in their unconventional relationship? —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 May 2025

Singling out a specific project as an indictment for an entire nascent industry is, of course, an incomplete perspective, but the ongoing saga of World Network does highlight the difficulties as the AI and crypto markets seeks to collaborate and find common ground. —Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025

Finding common ground with one could help with the other. —J. Tedford Tyler, Time, 17 May 2025

An intensive round of talks Thursday failed to find common ground, and shortly before midnight the engineers announced their intention to strike. —Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for common ground

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• around
• astound