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

What stayed with him was the sight of residents who disagreed on other issues finding common ground around preserving a neighborhood institution. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

As public concern about such risks reach a fever pitch, some worry the attacks on EA could rupture the political common ground that’s quietly starting to form on AI rules. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

The hopes for finding common ground on concerns around global AI safety are clouded by competition between the two countries. — Chan Ho-Him, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Discord reigned in the intensifying debate over AI safety regulation, with tech bosses taking opposing stances and government leaders sharing little common ground. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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