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

China's rapid development and heavy coal use saw air quality decline dramatically by the 2000s, especially when cold winter weather trapped pollutants close to the ground.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 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

In terms of playing style, he has the Novak Djokovic-esque movement in and out of the corners, ankles snapping worryingly close to the ground as he slides to chase down a shot.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

And then suddenly, while he was doing this, he happened to notice that right beside him and below him, close to the ground, there was a hole in the side of the peach.

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl