grounded in
idiom
1
: based on
These practices are solidly grounded in tradition.
a theory grounded in fact
2
: knowledgeable about the basics of (something)
She is well/solidly grounded in mathematics.
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These acts reflect a different ontology of leadership grounded in trust, self-restraint, and the belief that honour is an essential character trait for high office.
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Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Optimism, when grounded in reality, can be powerful.
—Ranju Kunwor, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
The ruling was grounded in the notion that subscribers purchased access to Prime Video rather than an ad-free version of the service.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
Mamdani defeated Cuomo in the June 24 primary by a 12% margin after running an energetic campaign grounded in that type of direct outreach.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
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Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Optimism, when grounded in reality, can be powerful.
—Ranju Kunwor, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
The ruling was grounded in the notion that subscribers purchased access to Prime Video rather than an ad-free version of the service.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
Mamdani defeated Cuomo in the June 24 primary by a 12% margin after running an energetic campaign grounded in that type of direct outreach.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
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“Grounded in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded%20in. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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