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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However, Abusin is hopeful that, through the success of the national team, common ground can be reached between the rival SAF and RSF factions. Rory Fleming, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025 Dating is very nuanced, with people trying to figure out a common ground. Giana Levy, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025 This position on Ukraine, combined with a hard stance on trade issues, has left China unable to improve its ties with Europe, as was evident at a Beijing summit with EU leaders in July, during which the two sides found hardly any common ground. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025 Though gender stereotypes have persisted, Suni tells me that playing with LEGOs and doing gymnastics share a lot of common ground. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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