common ground
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The most common ground for impeachment throughout Anglo-American history has been corruption, the misuse of the status and powers of office for private gain, either for oneself or for one’s family, friends, or political allies.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
Lawmakers are also finding common ground on transparency.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026
On Thursday, France's minister delegate for international trade, Nicolas Forissier, told AFP that countries have found common ground "on the fact that it's not acceptable to weaponize food and agriculture" in conflicts.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
During a last-minute legal battle over the march, a judge appealed for all sides of the dispute to find common ground and come to an agreement.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
There are not that many subjects that could be spoken about, between us; there’s not much common ground, except this one mysterious and chancy thing.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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