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
Establish a ground game even if Herbert isn’t taking snaps from under center.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025
The Falcons’ offense continues to sputter with turnovers and missed chances, while the Colts’ ground game and physicality give them an edge in Berlin.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 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
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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