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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Aurora Innovation The autonomous driving system firm could gain ground in 2026, despite negative sentiment surrounding the stock, according to Needham.
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Wegmans broke ground in September in Ballantyne at 11550 North Community House Road.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
Public confidence depends on decisions grounded in complete information, careful review and sound policy, not personal or partisan considerations.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
But the market closed out 2025 on slightly steadier ground in December, with sales ticking up year over year and inventory pulling back toward more balanced levels.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Kellyn Wilson, a skier, creative, and co-founder of TOGS—a weekly newsletter created with fellow skier Hadley Hammer that blends functional fashion and mountain culture—says trends grounded in function are often the ones that stick.
—Lily Ritter, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
Researchers hatched a theory to explain the findings, grounded in the yearly calendar of vacations and holidays.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
The movie put Foster on a more secure ground in Hollywood compared to other teen actors.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
Our concerns are grounded in statute, documentation, process and the protection of Tarrant County citizens.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Wegmans broke ground in September in Ballantyne at 11550 North Community House Road.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
Public confidence depends on decisions grounded in complete information, careful review and sound policy, not personal or partisan considerations.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
But the market closed out 2025 on slightly steadier ground in December, with sales ticking up year over year and inventory pulling back toward more balanced levels.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Kellyn Wilson, a skier, creative, and co-founder of TOGS—a weekly newsletter created with fellow skier Hadley Hammer that blends functional fashion and mountain culture—says trends grounded in function are often the ones that stick.
—Lily Ritter, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
Researchers hatched a theory to explain the findings, grounded in the yearly calendar of vacations and holidays.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
The movie put Foster on a more secure ground in Hollywood compared to other teen actors.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
Our concerns are grounded in statute, documentation, process and the protection of Tarrant County citizens.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Ground in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20in. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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