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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The race drew massive interest, both on the ground and from afar.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Fracking is the injection of water deep into the ground to free oil trapped in shale formations in states across the center part of the country.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
When the fire tore through Altadena in January 2025, Sidecca and a few other stores on the north side of Mariposa Street’s bustling Mariposa Junction survived, while the other half-block of businesses burned to the ground.
—Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Keep in mind that power lines that are laying on the ground may be live.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
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Philip Elliott, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Fracking is the injection of water deep into the ground to free oil trapped in shale formations in states across the center part of the country.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
When the fire tore through Altadena in January 2025, Sidecca and a few other stores on the north side of Mariposa Street’s bustling Mariposa Junction survived, while the other half-block of businesses burned to the ground.
—Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Keep in mind that power lines that are laying on the ground may be live.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
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“The ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20ground. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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