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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Understand that resilience isn’t just about hanging on but more about finding ways to grow even as the ground keeps shifting under you.
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Max Avery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
The birds' droppings end up on the ground and windows below, creating an ugly scene for staff, branch patrons and passersby walking in the River Market District.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
Local law enforcement said that no one on the ground was killed in the crash, though eight people were taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Max Avery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
The birds' droppings end up on the ground and windows below, creating an ugly scene for staff, branch patrons and passersby walking in the River Market District.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
Local law enforcement said that no one on the ground was killed in the crash, though eight people were taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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“The ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20ground. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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