on the ground

phrase

: at the scene of action

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His 324 yards through the air (the 11th 300-yard passing game of his career) and 40 additional yards on the ground prove it. Candace Buckner, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 It’s also provided a victory lap for TIFF, who had Barker and Navarrette for a keynote conversation on the ground. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Teams on the ground should be trained to the same expectations. Jeffery Khoury, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 What sets us apart is our ability to control every step of the travel experience with our own resources, people, and know-how on the ground. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the ground

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“On the ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20ground. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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