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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Trump grabbed his ear and was tackled to the ground by Secret Service.
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Alexa Juliana Ard, USA TODAY, 14 July 2024
Security guards and others then pinned Mitchell to the ground.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 13 July 2024
The former president appeared to fall to the ground during his speech and was quickly covered by Secret Service agents.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024
The suspect then struck and shoved the two other people to the ground, also injuring them.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 13 July 2024
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Alexa Juliana Ard, USA TODAY, 14 July 2024
Security guards and others then pinned Mitchell to the ground.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 13 July 2024
The former president appeared to fall to the ground during his speech and was quickly covered by Secret Service agents.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024
The suspect then struck and shoved the two other people to the ground, also injuring them.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 13 July 2024
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 26 Jul. 2024.
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