the ground
noun
: the surface of the earth
An apple fell to the ground.
The flight was watched by many observers on the ground.
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With circular business models still in their infancy across most sectors, investors have a singular opportunity to get in on the ground floor.
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Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The tethers that anchor people to their president—and to the ground truths of their politics—fray just a bit more.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
Jaros’ Palace cameo The sight of Alisson signalling to the bench and then sitting down on the ground in pain is one Liverpool supporters never want to see.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Keep in mind that power lines that are laying on the ground may be live.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The tethers that anchor people to their president—and to the ground truths of their politics—fray just a bit more.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
Jaros’ Palace cameo The sight of Alisson signalling to the bench and then sitting down on the ground in pain is one Liverpool supporters never want to see.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Keep in mind that power lines that are laying on the ground may be live.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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“The ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20ground. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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