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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And despite how common ground-nesting bees actually are, they haven’t been studied nearly as much as honey bees. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 Their father’s words are a reminder of how to fight for unity and find common ground. Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 Heineken hopes to turn spontaneous encounters at the festival into more meaningful connections by allowing Clinker holders to find more common ground with each tap. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026 Both sides are facing mounting pressure to find common ground before soccer fans from around the world arrive to Southern California. Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026 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 26 Apr. 2026.

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