Examples of common ground in a Sentence
Hunters and environmentalists found common ground in their opposition to the new law.
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As the Twin Cities reel from the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal immigration agents, the city's business community responded with a call for common sense and common ground.
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Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
For the story’s first act, Raimi almost hints at romantic comedy—perhaps these two crazy kids will find some common ground while they’re stuck together, as Bradley learns to be a kinder boss and Linda figures out how to better stick up for herself.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
That, in turn, will come from developing and accepting common ground rules that can be enforced.
—Brian Wong, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
But who are also willing to find common ground and fix things in our state.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
For the story’s first act, Raimi almost hints at romantic comedy—perhaps these two crazy kids will find some common ground while they’re stuck together, as Bradley learns to be a kinder boss and Linda figures out how to better stick up for herself.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
That, in turn, will come from developing and accepting common ground rules that can be enforced.
—Brian Wong, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
But who are also willing to find common ground and fix things in our state.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for common ground
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“Common ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/common%20ground. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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