given ground

phrase

past participle of give ground

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for given ground
lost ground
Phrase
  • Kotagal highlighted a 2024 report on the tech sector that showed that women had made virtually no gains between 2014 and 2022, and that workers under 40 years old had actually lost ground.
    Alexandra Olson, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • In the first six months of 2026, Russia’s military has struggled to advance and in reality has lost ground in certain sections of the frontlines.
    Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
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“Given ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20ground. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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