have/share (something) in common

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: to have (a feature or characteristic) which is shared

Intersecting lines have one point in common.

The cameras share some basic features in common.

The two cultures have a lot in common (with each other).

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An Automated Approach To Trust What do all these diverse use cases have in common? —

Jason Sabin, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 What do your backyard, favorite campground, and local ski resort parking lot have in common? —

Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2024 One thing most of his picks have in common: Most of them have made regular appearances on Fox News or have other television experience. —

Cate Martel, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024 The important thing to have in common with the billionaire, however, is the process: starting early and communicating often. —

Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for have/share (something) in common

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