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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One that finds common ground and offers a realistic approach to achieving net zero. Michael Abbott, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 Others on Capitol Hill are already targeting potential areas for partnership, hoping to steer the party toward a common ground, at least in the earliest days of the partisan changeover. Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024 Ultimately, the future of our species depends on our ability to communicate effectively and find common ground. Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 10 Dec. 2024 The process starts from lengthy conversations with designers to find a common ground from where the duo develops a soundtrack, often taking into consideration the creative director’s current music taste and how potentially viral the music could become. Martino Carrera, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024 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 5 Jan. 2025.

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