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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Moderates in both parties, meanwhile, are much likelier to want Democrats and Republicans to find common ground. — Linley Sanders, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Golfers, runners, birdwatchers, bikers, anglers and hobbyists of all stripes in and around Washington have long found common ground on the grassy peninsula of East Potomac Park. — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2026 After grinding to Akon during their belly dancing date, Cam and Aneha find common ground around growing up in low-income families when their parents lost their jobs. — Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 Public lands remind us that our common ground is more than an idea—they’re real places beneath our feet. — Mary Beth Laughton, Time, 14 Oct. 2026 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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