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break ground

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break ground (for something)
to start digging the foundation for a building. The president of the company came to break ground for the new building. This was the third building this year for which this company has broken ground. When do they expect to break ground at the new site?
See also: break, ground

break (new) ground
to do something that has never been done before Movie makers have broken ground in this film with their use of computer-generated special effects.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of break ground (to dig up land so you can plant crops or build something)
See also: break, ground


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I'd rather be a part owner of Berande and get my returns in three years, than break ground on Pari-Sulay and wait seven years.
 
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