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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The project broke ground in November 2023.
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2026
The productivity illusion Acemoglu’s skepticism about AI’s economic upside isn’t contrarianism — it’s grounded in a framework he’s applied to every major wave of automation for decades.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 June 2026
The brewery’s beer-making process is grounded in German brewing methods but blended with West Coast craft beer practices, the company said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2026
Haiti, ranked 83rd and back in the World Cup after five decades, lost 1-0 to Scotland in a decent performance in its opener, but then was no rival for five-time champion Brazil, conceding three first-half goals before improving to hold its ground in the second half of a 3-0 loss.
—Tales Azzoni, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Like its predecessor 30 Rock, that constant patter defines the show’s tone by heightening its world into near absurdity, all while remaining grounded in the emotional realities of its characters.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 June 2026
It is grounded in family, faith and the ability to live without constant financial strain.
—Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Grief and love and infatuation and resiliency are all twined together to create a story that feels so grounded in reality.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
So the visual language should also feel matter-of-fact and grounded in some way.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2026
The productivity illusion Acemoglu’s skepticism about AI’s economic upside isn’t contrarianism — it’s grounded in a framework he’s applied to every major wave of automation for decades.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 June 2026
The brewery’s beer-making process is grounded in German brewing methods but blended with West Coast craft beer practices, the company said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2026
Haiti, ranked 83rd and back in the World Cup after five decades, lost 1-0 to Scotland in a decent performance in its opener, but then was no rival for five-time champion Brazil, conceding three first-half goals before improving to hold its ground in the second half of a 3-0 loss.
—Tales Azzoni, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Like its predecessor 30 Rock, that constant patter defines the show’s tone by heightening its world into near absurdity, all while remaining grounded in the emotional realities of its characters.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 June 2026
It is grounded in family, faith and the ability to live without constant financial strain.
—Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Grief and love and infatuation and resiliency are all twined together to create a story that feels so grounded in reality.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
So the visual language should also feel matter-of-fact and grounded in some way.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026
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“Ground in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20in. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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