common ground

NOUN

area of agreement

Synonyms

WEAK

commonalities communion community commutuality mutual understanding mutuality

Example Sentences

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It seemed like a minor victory for our civic fabric that Gerber could disagree with the president so fundamentally yet find common ground over footwear.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Ministers gathered for a digital G7 meeting in Paris Friday, with host France expecting they will find common ground on online child protection but diverge over the environmental impact of computing.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

He added that it would include "working with others where we have common ground across these islands".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Finding solid ground, not necessarily common ground, is the motivating mission of most space missions.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

But almost instantly they reach a common ground.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell