on the ground

phrase

: at the scene of action

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Rooms are below and the pools and gardens on the ground floor – though this does make the lifts a little confusing as numbers go up even though floors go down. — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026 In a region win against a squad that featured one of the top 100 prospects in the country in Winder-Barrow defensive back Giovanni Tuggle, Robinson went for 100 yards — 48 on the ground, 52 on the air, with eight catches. — Mcclain Baxley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Huntley's three touchdowns (two through the air and one on the ground) all came after the first half, when the Ravens couldn't muster much of anything to penetrate the Falcons' defense. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The Jaguars allowed 22 yards on the ground against Philadelphia a week after giving up 25 at Cincinnati. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 2026.

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