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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But both sides appear willing to find common ground. Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025 The wonder is where the team and McLaurin’s camp find common ground for the receiver turning 30 in September. Ben Standig, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025 In the 2016 version, Doug goes from fish out of water to a good-natured, neighborly type who manages to find common ground with others on the game show. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025 By the end, the characters have been forced to step outside their comfort zones and find common ground and move forward. Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 13 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2025.

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