on ground vs on the ground

Both "on ground" and "on the ground" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "On the ground" is the more common and standard phrase used to refer to something physically touching the ground. "On ground" can be used in a more abstract sense to mean something happening or existing without specific reference to physical contact with the ground.

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on ground

This phrase is correct but is used in a more abstract sense.

This phrase can be used to refer to something happening or existing without specific reference to physical contact with the ground. It is less common than "on the ground."

Examples:

The project is still on ground and has not taken off yet.
The idea was on ground for a long time before it gained popularity.
The plan to expand the business was on ground for months before it was implemented.
The decision to change the policy was on ground for a while before it was announced.
The concept was on ground for years before it was fully understood.

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Irisa just arrived safely on ground.
This interested party estimates that Ryanair saved EUR 17 million in 2003 on ground handling fees and landing fees.
survival training on ground and in water, appropriate to the type and area of operation;
And what we did is collect a whole database of motions, both on ground and in water, to really collect a whole database of motor behaviors that a real animal can do.
We can... both place our guns on ground... together.
And he took a shard of something, and cut a piece of flesh from his thigh, and he placed it on ground.
For number of days on ground in addition to days fished and searching also all other days while the vessel was on the ground should be included.
You fall on ground.
Place gun on ground.
Place gun on ground now.
Put your weapons on ground now.
Unfortunately, big airports are crowded, there are very many flight delays, there is waiting time either on ground or in the air, which, on the one hand, contributes to pollution and, on the other hand, has certain social effects.
Sparrows On Ground Eating Crumbs.
Gobi on ground cries like woman.
The spatial object is on ground level.
Gestapo has been on ground alert ever since.
Chance on ground with fugitive assassin.
First one: Forbid installation on ground zero.
All GeoNav satellite systems rely on ground monitoring stations to provide coordinates.
They're not sending me northwards on ground of health reasons.

Alternatives:

in progress
in development
in the works
under consideration
in the pipeline

on the ground

This is the more common and standard phrase used to refer to something physically touching the ground.

This phrase is used to indicate something physically touching the ground. It is the more common and standard way to express this idea.