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as in yard
grounds plural
the area around and belonging to a building
an escorted tour of the White House and its surrounding grounds
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as in reason
grounds plural
something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing
evicted the tenants on the grounds that they violated the lease
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as in basis
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
opposed to the notion that religious law should be used as a ground for civil law
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as in soil
the loose surface material in which plants naturally grow
stuck the shovel in the ground and went inside for a glass of water
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as in backdrop
the physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed
take her picture against a blue ground in order to bring out her blue eyes
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as in sharpened
having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something
chopping wood with a finely ground axe
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Recent Examples of ground
Fergus Scholes, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
While Republicans have a supermajority in the General Assembly, Democrats were hoping to gain some ground and flip some seats from red to blue.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2024
If possible, use freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
Fixed-wing aircraft were grounded by high winds; helicopters were requested for firefighting efforts.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Being elevated adds a layer of comfort and peace of mind – no worrying about uneven terrain, muddy ground or things creeping in during the night.
—Fergus Scholes, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
While Republicans have a supermajority in the General Assembly, Democrats were hoping to gain some ground and flip some seats from red to blue.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Rather than using the more common simple syrup in the three-ingredient drink, caster sugar, a finely ground sugar, was used instead, which reduced the drinks viscosity and let the base spirit shine.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2024
If possible, use freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
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Sentiment, whimsy, romance, the supernatural and some measure of grounding combine into a mix that even your friendly neighborhood culture critic might only be able to say works or doesn’t.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
Fixed-wing aircraft were grounded by high winds; helicopters were requested for firefighting efforts.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Also worth reading 🏈 Football: The Lions had another historic day Sunday, setting franchise records for total yards, most first downs and margin of victory in a 52-6 beatdown of the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field.Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 18 Nov. 2024
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Travis Hunter had several Heisman moments but only a mediocre day receiving by his standards (five catches for 55 yards).Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Toxic heavy metals like arsenic and lead are trapped within these sediments rather than flowing out to sea.Tom Howarth FOLLOW, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Researchers have analyzed pollen preserved in the sediments in the forest floor, revealing that the ecosystem has stood for at least 8,300 years.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
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The first reason that alcohol should be cut out to lose fat is that it’s filled with empty calories.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Throughout both the European and North American legs of the tour, Pink had a series of postponements and cancellations due to undisclosed reasons.Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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Its inaugural field of teams includes Alabama, Houston, Texas A&M, Creighton, Rutgers, San Diego State, Oregon and Notre Dame.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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This is a shameful ruse by Christian nationalists in Texas who see the schools as a mission field.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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This is why Russia, China and India are all expanding their number of bases, while Turkey, Saudi Arabia and even Iran are looking to secure a foothold on the continent.The Week UK, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Our vision is to raise children who are going to wake up on a daily basis inspired, motivated and eager to learn.Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Over four decades later, new soil samples taken from the same regions still indicated a better fungi and bacteria presence than the areas that did not host gophers.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Companies like Descartes Labs use AI to analyze satellite imagery, providing real-time insights into soil health, crop yields and water availability.Shelli Brunswick, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Multiple fires are burning in Orange County, New York, where County Executive Steve Neuhaus spoke amid a backdrop of overhead-height flames late Sunday afternoon.Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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And that moment of Rio using her knife to cut through the backdrop was pointing at that idea.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Leave a comment View Comments The bulk of that income is generated from a portfolio of land, property and other assets, called the Duchy of Lancaster, worth about £648 million ($811 million), according to the duchy’s accounts for the last financial year.Anna Cooban, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Indigenous artisans and entrepreneurs readily adapted to the influx of visitors including the Laguna Pueblo, whose land was bisected by the railroad.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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