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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are on grounds" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone is present at a specific location or has a particular reason or justification for something.
Example: "The protesters are on grounds of social justice, demanding equal rights for all."
Alternatives: "are based on" or "are due to".
Dictionary
are on grounds
verb
To switch on.
synonyms
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In the local-government and police-service schemes, about two-fifths of all retirements are on grounds of ill health.The joy of final-salary schemesMost important of all, final-salary schemes are still open to new members in the public sector.
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WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Restrooms are on ground level.
So the only objection can be on grounds of "appearances".
This was on grounds of expense.
His thesis was on ground-effect aerodynamics.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY Dining room is on ground floor; lounge downstairs.
Here, we are on uncharted ground.
Here critics are on firmer ground.
"All our spirits are on the ground.
The bedrooms are on the ground floor.
Both companies are on uncertain ground.
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