on the ground

phrase

: at the scene of action

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Of the first 15 plays for the Dallas offense, 10 were on the ground, and the Cowboys found success. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026 The president spoke with a local Fox affiliate Sunday while on the ground in Port Huron, Michigan, ahead of a campaign rally for downballot Republicans. — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026 Detecting a fault before launch could prevent equipment damage, reduce operational interruptions, and help protect people and property on the ground. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026 Bukele is reportedly seeking to deploy more troops to bolster the force and to operate independently of the mission, answering directly to his commander on the ground in Haiti. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the ground

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