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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Its approach is grounded in architecture.
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Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
But a lifespan approach grounded in reproductive justice and health equity asks a different question.
—Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Find the best photo locations by scouting out the Airbnb grounds in advance, taking care to pay attention to spots soaked in natural light.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
Hilton’s populism is grounded in an argument less about feelings than about objective fact.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 May 2026
The service was grounded in themes of lasting impact.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Most importantly, the General Plan must be grounded in accountability.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Janet Mills, the centrist Democrat, dropped out after losing ground in the polls.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
Spread crushed cloves or coffee grounds in the area to deter them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
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Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
But a lifespan approach grounded in reproductive justice and health equity asks a different question.
—Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Find the best photo locations by scouting out the Airbnb grounds in advance, taking care to pay attention to spots soaked in natural light.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
Hilton’s populism is grounded in an argument less about feelings than about objective fact.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 May 2026
The service was grounded in themes of lasting impact.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Most importantly, the General Plan must be grounded in accountability.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Janet Mills, the centrist Democrat, dropped out after losing ground in the polls.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
Spread crushed cloves or coffee grounds in the area to deter them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
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“Ground in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20in. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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