common ground

common ground
noun
a basis agreed to by all parties for reaching a mutual understanding
• Hypernyms: ↑footing, ↑basis, ↑ground

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noun
: a basis of mutual interest or understanding in human relations

she had no common ground with her iron-spirited Presbyterian father — Times Literary Supplement

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a foundation of common interest or comprehension, as in a social relationship or a discussion.
[1925-30]

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common ground noun
A subject of mutual interest, argument, agreement, etc
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Main Entry: ↑common

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common ground UK US noun [uncountable]
something that people can agree about, especially when they disagree about other things
Thesaurus: agreement and agreementssynonym

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a point or argument accepted by both sides in a dispute
■ ideas or interests shared by different people

artists from different cultural backgrounds found common ground

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noun [noncount]
: something that people agree about even if they disagree about other things

Hunters and environmentalists found common ground in their opposition to the new law.

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ˌcommon ˈground [common ground] noun uncountable
opinions, interests and aims that you share with sb, although you may not agree with them about other things

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Despite our disagreements, we have been able to find some common ground.

 
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We found ourselves on common ground on the question of education.

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to find common ground between the two sides


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