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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The ruling also finds common ground among parties, which have been increasingly divisive in recent weeks. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025 This is especially useful in political discourse, where AI tools can identify common ground and facilitate constructive dialogue. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Art and music have the power to rise above division and bring people together to find common ground. Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025 Getting there will require not just acknowledging the multiple factors that shape job quality – including policy, economic conditions, and business practices –but also finding common ground to drive meaningful change. Maria Flynn, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for common ground

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Apr. 2025.

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