break ground
phrase
1
: to begin construction
breaking ground on a new wing of the hospital
2
or break new ground
: to make or show discoveries : pioneer
Examples of break ground in a Sentence
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The world’s largest Wally’s is set to break ground in Independence in the coming months, with construction expected to conclude in 2027.
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Ilana Arougheti
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The developers will next prepare construction drawings and take other steps in anticipation of breaking ground in about two years.
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Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Back in April, the chain broke ground on a two-million-square-foot distribution center near Phoenix, set to open in 2028.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Donny Wu and Tommy Zheng, the wife-and-husband duo who own Hush Sushi Kitchen and Bar are planning to break ground on the new restaurant in the first week of August.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Depending on when construction ends up breaking ground, the consumer show may have to find a new home in the future.
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Kalai Chik,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
With the $2 million grant through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, O’Connor expects to break ground on housing for staff members and other necessary ranch infrastructure.
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Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Ilana Arougheti
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The developers will next prepare construction drawings and take other steps in anticipation of breaking ground in about two years.
—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Back in April, the chain broke ground on a two-million-square-foot distribution center near Phoenix, set to open in 2028.
—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Donny Wu and Tommy Zheng, the wife-and-husband duo who own Hush Sushi Kitchen and Bar are planning to break ground on the new restaurant in the first week of August.
—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Depending on when construction ends up breaking ground, the consumer show may have to find a new home in the future.
—
Kalai Chik,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
With the $2 million grant through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, O’Connor expects to break ground on housing for staff members and other necessary ranch infrastructure.
—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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“Break ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/break%20ground. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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