common ground

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

But while there was common ground on online child protection, differences remained over the environmental impact of computing.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

He found common ground with the European Parliament’s top trade lawmaker, Bernd Lange, over a shared interest in motorcycles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

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

From BBC • May 12, 2026

My life had diverged from my sister’s, and it felt as though there was no common ground between us.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover