common ground

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Three decades ago, a Democratic president and Republican Congress found enough common ground to eliminate the Reagan-era budget deficits and produce four straight annual surpluses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

It is reconnecting them with their identity — they were once shy, taught to speak languages, understand histories, and importantly find common ground with their grandparents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Fawad Razaqzada, a market analyst at Forex.com, said: "The fundamental issue remains trust — or rather, the lack of it — between two long-standing adversaries who still appear some distance from common ground."

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

I met with Mr. de Klerk in order to find common ground and avoid a repetition of another tragedy like Bisho.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela