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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ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Despite the show’s success, Thornton remains grounded in his approach to the role, even when moments from the series go viral.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
For an Orlando attack trying to establish a consistent rhythm, Saturday offers a chance to capitalize on a leaky defense and gain ground in the Eastern Conference standings.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
The conservative Pacific Research Institute plows the same economic ground in a report.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Some neighborhoods saw very little graupel while ground in downtown Boise was covered with the tiny frozen pellets, Groenert said.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
Xfinity Mobile Arena, which broke ground in 1994 and opened in 1996, would be demolished once the new arena is completed.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
These discussions are grounded in the commonsense idea that those who actually experienced and lived through the foster care system are best positioned to find solutions.
—Scott Turner, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Those referrals are well-intentioned, but they are not always grounded in objective performance metrics.
—Mathias P. Bostrom, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Despite the show’s success, Thornton remains grounded in his approach to the role, even when moments from the series go viral.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
For an Orlando attack trying to establish a consistent rhythm, Saturday offers a chance to capitalize on a leaky defense and gain ground in the Eastern Conference standings.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
The conservative Pacific Research Institute plows the same economic ground in a report.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Some neighborhoods saw very little graupel while ground in downtown Boise was covered with the tiny frozen pellets, Groenert said.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
Xfinity Mobile Arena, which broke ground in 1994 and opened in 1996, would be demolished once the new arena is completed.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
These discussions are grounded in the commonsense idea that those who actually experienced and lived through the foster care system are best positioned to find solutions.
—Scott Turner, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Those referrals are well-intentioned, but they are not always grounded in objective performance metrics.
—Mathias P. Bostrom, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Ground in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20in. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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