solid ground

Example Sentences

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Finding solid ground, not necessarily common ground, is the motivating mission of most space missions.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Though he had found the case to be on solid ground, he now told the judge in a brief that it was marginal compared with other excessive-force prosecutions and that the woman’s injuries were minor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

USC didn’t look early on like a team that had found solid ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

This wasn't depression per se, but a condition known as pathological apathy that Patrick describes as feeling like "floating through time" without solid ground.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

“That's good, I guess,” Felix said as he helped Freebie onto solid ground.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty