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Examples of common ground in a Sentence
Hunters and environmentalists found common ground in their opposition to the new law.
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Even so, Teitelbaum, who helps brands navigate evolving trade laws, said there are issues that are important to the fashion industry that could find common ground in a divided Washington.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
In the month leading up to the most heated presidential election in modern U.S. history, Stevie Wonder went across the country with a plea: Cool the political temperature and find common ground.
—Brian McCollum, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Despite the deep divide between the political parties, one patch of common ground remains: Small businesses are likely to benefit, no matter who wins the November 5th election.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Importantly, those disparate loyalties share a common ground—devotion to 12-cylinder internal combustion.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1570, in the meaning defined above
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“Common ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/common%20ground. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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