on the ground

phrase

: at the scene of action

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Achane had success on the ground behind a strong effort by the offensive line. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 The Titans drove 95 yards on their opening possession with Ward completing two passes and Tennessee doing most of the work on the ground by controlling the line of scrimmage. ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Others are quickly extinguished by firefighters on the ground after being spotted from the air. Brian Maass, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 The coach immediately appeared to scream out in pain and rolled around on the ground as Indianapolis’ medical staff gathered around him. James Boyd, New York Times, 14 Aug. 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 16 Aug. 2026.

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