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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Rather than get the rocket off the ground vertically on a launch pad, Northrop Grumman deploys an air-launch strategy to send the Pegasus to space.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
It's also put a target on his back as Panama's players have knocked him to the ground a few times.
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Nbc News,
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28 June 2026
In addition to supplies, the US and other nations have sent specialized search and rescue teams to help on the ground.
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Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Hezbollah was not part of the talks, which resulted in several ceasefire agreements that were never implemented on the ground.
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Ben Finley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
It's also put a target on his back as Panama's players have knocked him to the ground a few times.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
In addition to supplies, the US and other nations have sent specialized search and rescue teams to help on the ground.
—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Hezbollah was not part of the talks, which resulted in several ceasefire agreements that were never implemented on the ground.
—
Ben Finley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the ground
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“The ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20ground. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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