on common ground

Frequency: 7.015.8 per million words

Indicates the state of having a shared basis for discussion or agreement.

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Examples (10)

  • We found ourselves on common ground on the question of education.
  • The negotiators are finally on common ground regarding the main terms of the treaty.
  • Despite their different backgrounds, the two artists stood on common ground in their love for classical music.
  • The discussion can only proceed once both parties are on common ground.
  • It's reassuring to know that we are on common ground when it comes to our client's best interests.
  • After a long debate, the committee members were surprisingly on common ground about the budget cuts.
  • They started their partnership because they were on common ground concerning the company's future vision.
  • On common ground of mutual respect, they were able to resolve their disagreement peacefully.
  • The international scientists were on common ground in their assessment of the climate data.
  • Let's start with the points where we are on common ground and build from there.