ground in
verb
grounded in; grounding in; grounds in
: to give (someone) basic knowledge about
The class helped ground them in scientific method.
Examples of ground in in a Sentence
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The denial of Ukrainian political and cultural independence is grounded in the ideas of Russkiy mir.
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Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The data center broke ground in February 2025 and has been in the works since 2023.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
The franchise that suddenly came alive again in ’24 was quickly grounded in ’25 and now faces a daunting slate with many unknowns.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 15 May 2026
And maybe the Democrats would push it through on partisan grounds in a scenario where the Democrats had narrowly managed to win the House even while the Republicans had a significant structural advantage.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
When that becomes the focus, conversations between government and providers shift from periodic check-ins to more useful, ongoing course correction grounded in real feedback.
—Caroline Whistler, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
My vision for this office is grounded in experience and a very clear understanding of what’s at stake for California families.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Her story reflects a leadership style grounded in patience, growth and a willingness to keep improving.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
My approach is grounded in listening to residents, using data and best practices, and delivering steady progress that improves daily life for everyday people.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The data center broke ground in February 2025 and has been in the works since 2023.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
The franchise that suddenly came alive again in ’24 was quickly grounded in ’25 and now faces a daunting slate with many unknowns.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 15 May 2026
And maybe the Democrats would push it through on partisan grounds in a scenario where the Democrats had narrowly managed to win the House even while the Republicans had a significant structural advantage.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
When that becomes the focus, conversations between government and providers shift from periodic check-ins to more useful, ongoing course correction grounded in real feedback.
—Caroline Whistler, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
My vision for this office is grounded in experience and a very clear understanding of what’s at stake for California families.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Her story reflects a leadership style grounded in patience, growth and a willingness to keep improving.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
My approach is grounded in listening to residents, using data and best practices, and delivering steady progress that improves daily life for everyday people.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
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“Ground in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20in. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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