The ground tissue of the stem provides structural support and stores nutrients.

The soldiers lined up on the drill ground at dawn to rehearse their formations.

The infielders practiced scooping up ground balls until their hands were numb.

Her powerful ground-stroke forced her opponent to retreat behind the baseline.

In early spring, the forest floor was carpeted with delicate pink blooms of ground laurel, filling the air with a sweet, honeyed scent.

Every year, survivors and families visit Ground Zero to leave flowers and remember those who lost their lives.

I discovered a patch of ground-ivy carpeting the old garden wall, its minty aroma filling the air.

After years abroad, she felt most at peace when she stood again on her native ground.

The children gathered at the sports ground to practice for the upcoming tournament.

If we don't improve our marketing strategy, we will lose ground to competitors next quarter.