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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Givens said the advisory groups would bring together residents, victims, clergy and others so policies remain grounded in community needs.
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Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Thanks to the rubber slip-resistant outsole, these loafers provide great stability, especially on icy and muddy ground in winter and spring.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Air cargo could be even more adversely affected, with many planes grounded in the Middle East and airspace in the region severely restricted.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Van der Woude was arrested by Los Angeles police on school grounds in February 2024, the complaint alleges.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Round Rock approved development of The District in 2017, with developers initially breaking ground in March 2025.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Collins said the insurance industry supports standards for remediation that are grounded in credible science, and some of those standards are still being developed.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Smotherman said the key was staying grounded in the same routines that had him in contention.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Republicans are facing historical headwinds as the party that controls the White House traditionally loses ground in the House during midterms, though Democrats are contending with a challenging Senate map this year.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Thanks to the rubber slip-resistant outsole, these loafers provide great stability, especially on icy and muddy ground in winter and spring.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Air cargo could be even more adversely affected, with many planes grounded in the Middle East and airspace in the region severely restricted.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Van der Woude was arrested by Los Angeles police on school grounds in February 2024, the complaint alleges.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Round Rock approved development of The District in 2017, with developers initially breaking ground in March 2025.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Collins said the insurance industry supports standards for remediation that are grounded in credible science, and some of those standards are still being developed.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Smotherman said the key was staying grounded in the same routines that had him in contention.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Republicans are facing historical headwinds as the party that controls the White House traditionally loses ground in the House during midterms, though Democrats are contending with a challenging Senate map this year.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Ground in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20in. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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