close to the ground

Example Sentences

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Many bat species fly close to the ground or trees and will avoid crossing a road.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Gone are the underbody venturi tunnels that created ground effect that required the cars to be run as close to the ground as possible with super-stiff suspension.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Many species are no wider than an eyelash and typically grow close to the ground in damp, shaded environments.

From Science Daily • Jan. 1, 2026

Cooler air traps pollutants close to the ground, creating a deadly mix of emissions from crop burning, factories and heavy traffic.

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

They flew close to the ground using instrument read-outs alone—they couldn’t see anything outside their windows.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone