on the ground

phrase

: at the scene of action

Examples of on the ground in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But a DeKalb County officer recently had his firearm in one hand and handcuffs in the other while trying to arrest a teenager who was on the ground with his hands behind his back. — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 12 July 2026

After a few shots on the ground, referee Mike Beltran called an end to the fight. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Low-altitude flying carries inherent risks, including the potential for debris to scatter on the ground and less time for pilots to respond to emergencies. — Elise Spenner, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Jacksyn Smith allegedly held a firework meant to be launched on the ground, his family told local outlet WMC. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for on the ground

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• around
• astound