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

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Ashby though, wearing the correct uniform, got Ohtani to strike out on three pitches, and Mookie Betts to ground out to shortstop to end the inning. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 So, there was a bit of Alexander Technique, there was a bit of backstory to ground all of that, but that’s kind of what went into the transformation. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 The most important and fundamental rule to ground hunting is that the wind must be moving in a favorable direction relative to the bowhunter’s position, and a deer’s likely line of approach. — Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026 Nonetheless, officials are urging residents to be prepared in the event of a fire start, as blazes will still have the potential to spread rapidly and strain firefighting resources, especially if winds blow strong enough to ground aircraft. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to ground

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“To ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20ground. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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