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grounds

  • plural
    of ground.
    ground
    noun
    the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land.

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Ticket prices have risen at some grounds, including highs of £55 for some adult tickets at The Oval, which covered both the women's and men's games that day.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

The latest proposal would instead add “Restored and Renovated By President Donald J. Trump” to the facade and name the surrounding grounds “President Donald J. Trump Plaza.”

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who could possibly overturn the commission’s decision on the grounds of national interest or national security.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Outside of the main residence, the grounds of the property are just as attention-grabbing, featuring a spread of entertaining spaces, including covered patios and open-air lounges, all of which offer staggering coastline views.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

The rest—eighty students and twelve teachers—waited out the danger on the flat school grounds.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland