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 massive horse – the biggest in the race – reared up as he was being led to the starting gate and flipped over backward, tossing his jockey Alex Achard to the ground.
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Hard won victories lost In Florida, a generation of organizers built Black political power from the ground up.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
But any of the green herbs and veggies are good to go into the ground.
—Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The costs of intercepting could also balloon if targets are engaged over populated areas, with drones, defensive munitions and falling debris all posing risks to people and property on the ground.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 2 May 2026
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Hard won victories lost In Florida, a generation of organizers built Black political power from the ground up.
—Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
But any of the green herbs and veggies are good to go into the ground.
—Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The costs of intercepting could also balloon if targets are engaged over populated areas, with drones, defensive munitions and falling debris all posing risks to people and property on the ground.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 2 May 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 4 May. 2026.
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