ground game
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“There was no process here, no ground game, which takes months and months of preparation,” said Aaron David Miller, a Middle East expert who has advised several presidents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
How the Chargers can win: As usual, protect Herbert behind a cobbled-together and constantly-changing offensive line and get some traction with the ground game.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2025
He focused on living costs facing ordinary New Yorkers, building support through his informal personal style, social media savvy and a massive canvassing ground game.
From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025
To win, Mater Dei needs to improve its ground game to set up its pass.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025
A rabbit leaped up, and within seconds Frightful was on the ground, game in her talons.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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