hit the ground

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: to drop down to the ground suddenly

She hit the ground when the gunfire started.

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Big 12 admits end-of-game error The Big 12 issued a statement acknowledging its officials erred by not allowing Notre Dame one more play when the game clock showed one second remained when CJ Carr’s incomplete pass hit the ground on the final play. — Mark Long, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 But he was injured again when his head appeared to hit the ground late in the game while trying to make a catch. — ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026 The ball popped loose as Mims’ hand hit the ground, and Neal snatched it, giving San Francisco possession in Broncos’ territory. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026 Mike Jackson got a groin kind of chasing across the field, hit the ground weird. — Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hit the ground

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