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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Choose one clear step forward, and let that consistency shape your progress in a steady way over time while staying grounded in your priorities.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Inside are museum spaces that tell the story of Obama’s Presidency, grounded in the country’s tormented racial history.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
But Democrats' message has to be rooted and grounded in reality.
—NBC news, 3 May 2026
This relativist turn in anthropology gained ground in succeeding decades, as the discipline became ever more attentive to the specificity of cultures, and increasingly wary of universal claims about the human condition.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
As the semiquincentennial approaches, that blend of heritage, discipline and modern sensibility may prove to be its own kind of statement; one that suggests American beauty, much like the country itself, continues to evolve while remaining grounded in craftsmanship, resilience and identity.
—Jordan French, USA Today, 1 May 2026
At Angle, the experience is grounded in contemporary Palm Beach dining, where exceptional meats and local seafood are elevated through thoughtful preparation and a refined, modern setting.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
This is about staying grounded in our actions, considering the long-term consequences and what is actually worth investing in.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
But they were grounded in enthusiasm and venture capital, and when consumers didn’t experience miracles, the whole category lost credibility.
—Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Inside are museum spaces that tell the story of Obama’s Presidency, grounded in the country’s tormented racial history.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
But Democrats' message has to be rooted and grounded in reality.
—NBC news, 3 May 2026
This relativist turn in anthropology gained ground in succeeding decades, as the discipline became ever more attentive to the specificity of cultures, and increasingly wary of universal claims about the human condition.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
As the semiquincentennial approaches, that blend of heritage, discipline and modern sensibility may prove to be its own kind of statement; one that suggests American beauty, much like the country itself, continues to evolve while remaining grounded in craftsmanship, resilience and identity.
—Jordan French, USA Today, 1 May 2026
At Angle, the experience is grounded in contemporary Palm Beach dining, where exceptional meats and local seafood are elevated through thoughtful preparation and a refined, modern setting.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
This is about staying grounded in our actions, considering the long-term consequences and what is actually worth investing in.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
But they were grounded in enthusiasm and venture capital, and when consumers didn’t experience miracles, the whole category lost credibility.
—Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
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“Ground in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20in. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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