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[ground-lis] / ˈgraʊnd lɪs /


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Beijing has denounced the multilateral exercises as groundless provocation.

From The Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026

The journalist said in a witness statement that her professional reputation had been impacted by "groundless" allegations made against her.

From BBC Mar. 9, 2026

China accused Britain's Keir Starmer of making "groundless accusations" on Tuesday, a day after the prime minister said he would engage with Beijing but warned China posed a national security threat.

From Barron's Dec. 2, 2025

The long-term rise in beef prices has provoked market participants into a spate of finger-pointing, not all of which is groundless.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 19, 2025

My fears were groundless, there was nothing to it.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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