ground in
verb
grounded in; grounding in; grounds in
: to give (someone) basic knowledge about
The class helped ground them in scientific method.
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However, while some of the immediate blame might be misplaced, Altman confirmed that the underlying threat to traditional employment is grounded in reality.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
The number of movies with at least one female writer rose by 4% to 27% — the only area where women gained ground in 2025.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The company is focused on building a sustainable slate of event-level projects grounded in strong creative relationships — projects that fall outside traditional studio mandates but are nonetheless commercially viable.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
What makes this chaos delightful rather than annoying is Robyn’s unshakable sense of control, grounded in pop principles and thoughtful craft.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Student Christina Chang says that being mindful of the snakes slithering around keeps her grounded in the practice.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Carden gets to be more overtly funny as the live-wire Vicki, making her foolish, but usually foolish in a way that’s grounded in her youthful damage.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Even as the narrative grows more complicated, the show manages to keep the audience grounded in the crimes and Kay’s methodology.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Rooted in Protection, Accountability, and Compassion The firm’s internal mission is grounded in advocacy for those who feel they were taken advantage of, with a particular focus on elderly and vulnerable consumers targeted through high-pressure presentations.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
The number of movies with at least one female writer rose by 4% to 27% — the only area where women gained ground in 2025.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The company is focused on building a sustainable slate of event-level projects grounded in strong creative relationships — projects that fall outside traditional studio mandates but are nonetheless commercially viable.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
What makes this chaos delightful rather than annoying is Robyn’s unshakable sense of control, grounded in pop principles and thoughtful craft.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Student Christina Chang says that being mindful of the snakes slithering around keeps her grounded in the practice.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Carden gets to be more overtly funny as the live-wire Vicki, making her foolish, but usually foolish in a way that’s grounded in her youthful damage.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Even as the narrative grows more complicated, the show manages to keep the audience grounded in the crimes and Kay’s methodology.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Rooted in Protection, Accountability, and Compassion The firm’s internal mission is grounded in advocacy for those who feel they were taken advantage of, with a particular focus on elderly and vulnerable consumers targeted through high-pressure presentations.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Ground in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20in. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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