ground in

verb

grounded in; grounding in; grounds in

transitive verb

: to give (someone) basic knowledge about
The class helped ground them in scientific method.

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While every other Hughes film is grounded in ordinary everyday experiences only slightly heightened for comedic effect, Weird Science stands apart as his big cartoonish swing at a high concept sci-fi comedy. Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026 But success requires active presence, leading from the front, real-time problem-solving, clear communication and empathy grounded in credibility. Nishtha Sareen, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 In 2022, Richard Sutcliffe finally realised a 40-year ambition by ticking off his few remaining grounds in a five-part series for The Athletic. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 The call starts with Patrick Clancy returning home to find the house quiet, then his then-wife sprawled out on ground in the backyard. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ground in

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“Ground in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20in. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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