on the grounds
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Pershing Square earlier this year made an offer to take over Universal Music, but the bid was rejected by Universal Music’s board on the grounds that it undervalued the company.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The property also served as the backdrop for the couple’s 1995 wedding ceremony, which was hosted on the grounds of the Chilmark, Mass., abode, atop a hill next to the dwelling.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
And Collum also backed the award of the Yang goal on the grounds of the goalkeeper's line of vision and Benjamin Nygren not interfering with play.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
While the crews were on the grounds, an alarm sounded, forcing a retreat, McGovern said during Monday’s briefing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Out on the grounds, someone is splitting wood, and Werner listens to the ringing of the sledgehammer against the wedge and the quick, frightened breaths of the boys all around him.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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