given ground

phrase

past participle of give ground

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for given ground
lost ground
Phrase
  • As America has lost ground in the global production race, New York’s share of the pie is increasing.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Leo has an intense four days in France, where the Catholic Church has lost ground on influencing ethical issues given the strict approach to secularism that is enshrined in the French Constitution.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Given ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20ground. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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