ground floor
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River Island and Levi's had shops on the ground floor of the building but both units have closed.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
His parents purchased his apartment on the ground floor of the building to allow him to live independently.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Another flaw: “soft-story” buildings, where the ground floor is flimsier than the upper floors, making it easier for it to topple in a quake.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
The pet shop was on the ground floor, while the two floors above were occupied by the animation and 3D gaming centre, officials said.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Usually it was preempted by the boy whose father rented the store on the ground floor.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
