ground floor
Example Sentences
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In a bygone era, an initial public offering was a way for investors to get in on the ground floor of a promising company.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
American and Colombian firms see an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of the country’s potential recovery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The flat - not far from Inverness city centre - had its own private entrance on the ground floor.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
You never know when you’ll find yourself on the ground floor of a scandal, reading a story that will change history forever and result in the unthinkable.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026
We were in Room 5 on the ground floor at the back of the house, waiting for a class to start.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
