given ground

phrase

past participle of give ground

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lost ground
Phrase
  • Despite avoiding the sweep, the Phillies lost ground to the first-place Braves in the series.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Nike has also lost ground to newer competitors and faced product challenges, while Greater China revenue fell 13% on a currency-neutral basis in fiscal 2026.
    Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
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“Given ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20ground. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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