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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These common ground covers have all escaped cultivation and displace native plants in natural habitats. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025 During an August special session, lawmakers and the governor opted to push back its implementation from this February to the end of June to give themselves more time to find common ground on how to regulate the industry without stifling businesses in the state. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025 During the session, lawmakers and Walz were able to find common ground on several proposals — including the bill that authorized the state to halt payments. Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 19 Dec. 2025 Today, antizionism and antisemitism are where Fuentes and some Black conservatives appear to have found common ground. George Michael, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 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 28 Dec. 2025.

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