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
Each winter, New Delhi is shrouded in toxic smog, as cooler air traps pollutants close to the ground, creating a deadly mix of emissions from traffic, factories, and crop-burning.
From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025
As he’d scavenged, Clare had reverted to walking on all fours, for at certain times, it made sense to keep his nose close to the ground.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
