close to the ground
Example Sentences
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Many bat species fly close to the ground or trees and will avoid crossing a road.
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2026
Gone are the underbody venturi tunnels that created ground effect that required the cars to be run as close to the ground as possible with super-stiff suspension.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026
Many species are no wider than an eyelash and typically grow close to the ground in damp, shaded environments.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 1, 2026
Acrid smog blankets Delhi's skyline each winter, when cooler air traps pollutants close to the ground, creating a deadly mix of emissions from crop burning, factories and heavy traffic.
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
I pottered about between the seat-legs trying to get used to being so close to the ground.
From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl
