on the ground

phrase

: at the scene of action

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The library and restaurant are all on the ground floor and are wheelchair accessible. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The man briefly picked up the gun before placing it on the ground beside him. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 But Gordon’s impressive game against Minnesota was the Dolphins’ first 100-yard rushing performance since Wright had 107 yards on the ground last season in a 34-10 win over the New York Jets. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 Law enforcement findings Kansas City Police arrived at the scene and found Jones on the ground with a gunshot wound on the back of his head and upper back, according to court records. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the ground

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“On the ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20ground. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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