to ground
phrase
1
: into a burrow
the fox went to ground
2
: into hiding
… might need to make a run for it and go to ground someplace …—
Edward Hoagland
Edward HoaglandExamples of to ground in a Sentence
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Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 July 2026
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2026
Chapman allowed back-to-back singles after his milestone strikeout, but got Jo Adell to ground into a double play to secure his 17th save.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Chapman gave up back-to-back singles after his milestone strikeout, but got Jo Adell to ground into a double play to secure his 17th save.
—
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Use statement light fixtures to ground minimalist spaces, balancing clean design with functional, eye-catching elements.
—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
In autumn, after the leaves turn yellow, cut back any remaining foliage to ground level.
—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 July 2026
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2026
Chapman allowed back-to-back singles after his milestone strikeout, but got Jo Adell to ground into a double play to secure his 17th save.
—
ABC News,
4 July 2026
Chapman gave up back-to-back singles after his milestone strikeout, but got Jo Adell to ground into a double play to secure his 17th save.
—
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Use statement light fixtures to ground minimalist spaces, balancing clean design with functional, eye-catching elements.
—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
In autumn, after the leaves turn yellow, cut back any remaining foliage to ground level.
—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
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“To ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20ground. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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