cover ground
Example Sentences
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Police teams, specialised sniffer dogs and mountain rescue search teams continue to cover ground with air support, despite the weather being described as "challenging".
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025
Henley’s speed and ability to cover ground have earned praise from coaches and teammates.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2024
The plants develop thick tangles of cane covered with thorns that cover ground with a tight mat.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
He can really cover ground in center field, shows a strong arm and has a chance to be a plus defender at the position.
From Washington Times • Jan. 17, 2022
She loped along briskly, moving in the easy, horse-like canter mice use when they are trying to cover ground.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
