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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But the alternative liberal order built on free trade and democratic values no longer has an obvious global champion anyway, as the United States has explicitly left that role to embrace an international approach grounded in bilateral threats and dealmaking instead.
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
And that fiscal note wasn't grounded in anything.
—Jason Rosenbaum, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Indigenous Canadian filmmakers hit Toronto with a record eight acquisition titles premiering across the program strands, boosting market space and momentum by proving that storytelling grounded in and supported by their communities is connecting with both global buyers and audiences.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Miller's approach is grounded in personal experience rather than market opportunity, focused on systemic change rather than quick fixes.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
And that fiscal note wasn't grounded in anything.
—Jason Rosenbaum, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Indigenous Canadian filmmakers hit Toronto with a record eight acquisition titles premiering across the program strands, boosting market space and momentum by proving that storytelling grounded in and supported by their communities is connecting with both global buyers and audiences.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Miller's approach is grounded in personal experience rather than market opportunity, focused on systemic change rather than quick fixes.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Grounded in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded%20in. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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