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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Construction officially broke ground in November 2023 and is expected to be complete in June.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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JetBlue has been on a turnaround mission since its deal to acquire Spirit Airlines was blocked on antitrust grounds in 2024.
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Ozimek serves an instructional leader, coach and advocate for students with autism, firmly grounded in her belief that every child can and will learn if how to best instruct them can be figured out.
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Footwear, too, remained grounded in Gucci’s heritage.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Morrone proves herself quite an adept horror heroine, keeping Rachel grounded in a likable and earthy relatability even as her mental state spirals in direct proportion to the escalating terror around her.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
JetBlue has been on a turnaround mission since its deal to acquire Spirit Airlines was blocked on antitrust grounds in 2024.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
In France, for example, methods were grounded in analysis, while in Italy, a geometric style reigned.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Perkins advocated for the rights of workers throughout her career, a priority grounded in lived experience that illuminated the need for reform.
—Amanda Hatch, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Ozimek serves an instructional leader, coach and advocate for students with autism, firmly grounded in her belief that every child can and will learn if how to best instruct them can be figured out.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Footwear, too, remained grounded in Gucci’s heritage.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
At almost $250 off, these Carrera Smart Glasses give you that living in the future vibe for a price that’s actually grounded in reality.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Ground in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20in. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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