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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Xfinity Mobile Arena, which broke ground in 1994 and opened in 1996, would be demolished once the new arena is completed.
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Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
These discussions are grounded in the commonsense idea that those who actually experienced and lived through the foster care system are best positioned to find solutions.
—Scott Turner, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
The Giants had an opportunity to make up significant ground in the seventh after generating a run on four singles, cutting the deficit to 8-3, but Willy Adames struck out with the bases loaded to end the threat, his fourth strikeout of the day.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Those referrals are well-intentioned, but they are not always grounded in objective performance metrics.
—Mathias P. Bostrom, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Its deal to buy Spirit Airlines was challenged by the Biden administration and blocked by a federal judge on antitrust grounds in 2024.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Once again attending class was instrumental and something that was ultimately a rewarding experience grounded in their own research and their own decisions.
—Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Over the past few years, Chinese automakers were already expanding EV development and production while growing exports faster than American or European rivals, offering cheaper models and gaining ground in regions like Southeast Asia.
—Chan Ho-Him, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Reflecting on what motivates continued engagement, Wilbur offers a perspective grounded in impact rather than immediacy.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
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Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
These discussions are grounded in the commonsense idea that those who actually experienced and lived through the foster care system are best positioned to find solutions.
—Scott Turner, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
The Giants had an opportunity to make up significant ground in the seventh after generating a run on four singles, cutting the deficit to 8-3, but Willy Adames struck out with the bases loaded to end the threat, his fourth strikeout of the day.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Those referrals are well-intentioned, but they are not always grounded in objective performance metrics.
—Mathias P. Bostrom, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Its deal to buy Spirit Airlines was challenged by the Biden administration and blocked by a federal judge on antitrust grounds in 2024.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Once again attending class was instrumental and something that was ultimately a rewarding experience grounded in their own research and their own decisions.
—Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Over the past few years, Chinese automakers were already expanding EV development and production while growing exports faster than American or European rivals, offering cheaper models and gaining ground in regions like Southeast Asia.
—Chan Ho-Him, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Reflecting on what motivates continued engagement, Wilbur offers a perspective grounded in impact rather than immediacy.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Ground in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20in. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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