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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Mitchell, a Republican, argues the law improperly allows judges to interfere with prosecutorial decisions and has found rare common ground with Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes. Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025 Thankfully, Tia yet again rises to the occasion and smooths the fight over and helps Gizelle and Keiarna, at the very least, return to a common ground while Wendy exits stage left. Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025 Django Grace, a college sophomore in a blue oxford shirt, spoke from a wooden gazebo, calling for common ground and common sense. Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025 The common grounds between fashion and tech industries, Seth said, are consumer behavior. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 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 21 Nov. 2025.

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