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Forest is redefined, as in an 1805 description of forest land as "such as abounds with Grass and is the only Ground which is fit to Graze; according to the local distinction, the Grass is the discriminating Character and not the Trees, for by making use of the Former, it is clearly understood as different from a Brush or Scrub."

—VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol XIX No 3

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Forest is redefined, as in an 1805 description of forest land as "such as abounds with Grass and is the only Ground which is fit to Graze; according to the local distinction, the Grass is the discriminating Character and not the Trees, for by making use of the Former, it is clearly understood as different from a Brush or Scrub." — VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol XIX No 3
In New York City, the t-shaped steel beam, which is known as the Ground Zero cross, is moving. — CNN Transcript Oct 5, 2006
The afternoon session at the Rajasthan Academy Ground will be the first chance for the likes of Bryce McGain, Jason Krejza, Doug Bollinger, Peter Siddle, Shane Watson and Simon Katich to impress selectors. — thedaily.com.au: Breaking News
Facts on the Ground was the last book that attempted to provide an overview of the occupation, but his superb book appeared before the eruption of the first intifada. — Signs of the Times
And to this doth agree what I as well as others have observ'd, namely, that when I Travell'd by Night, when the Ground was all cover'd with Snow, though the Night otherwise would not have been Lightsome, yet I could very well see to Choose my way. — Experiments and Considerations Touching Colours (1664)