as in stranded
resting on the shore or bottom of a body of water
the villagers came to stare at the foreign ship that was aground on their beach and at the strangely dressed sailors on board
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Adjective
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Private-label lines, many of which are made in China, refresh every few months, so retailers like Macy's and Nordstrom feel higher landed costs sooner, according to Bettadapura.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
2 July 2025 -
Instead of weeks of analysis, AI can help show you the ripple effects of shifting sourcing from China to domestic supply or calculating the true landed cost impact of a 25% tariff on critical components.—
Paul J. Noble,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This helps to regulate their sensitive nervous system, keeping them calm and more grounded.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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But according to Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison, the reality of AI’s impact on the workforce is far more grounded.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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“Aground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aground. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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