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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Saudi Arabia's ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 reinforces the need to align growth, sustainability, and national priorities in a way that is grounded in operational reality.
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CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Turner broke ground in January and is projected to complete the new builds in April.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The agency investigated 14,938 threat concerns toward members of Congress, their staff, their families, and the Capitol grounds in 2025.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Jan. 2026
Pelletier’s leadership philosophy is grounded in empathy, clarity, and accountability.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
When his sons were younger, then-Prince Charles was frequently photographed with them on the Balmoral grounds in the summer, often joined by some of their beloved family dogs.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
While a pre-AI-era data center might have spanned 100,000 to 300,000 square feet in a single building located in a city, today’s mega AI data centers are breaking ground in Texas Hill Country, the Arizona desert, or the wilds of Wyoming.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Williamson’s pugnacious lyrics are grounded in manual labor and local indignities, but Planet X’s malaise transcends any neighborhood or job site, toeing the line between angst and grievance.
—Pete Tosiello, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
It is grounded in legacy, relationships, and a deep understanding of the HBCU mission.
—Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Turner broke ground in January and is projected to complete the new builds in April.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The agency investigated 14,938 threat concerns toward members of Congress, their staff, their families, and the Capitol grounds in 2025.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Jan. 2026
Pelletier’s leadership philosophy is grounded in empathy, clarity, and accountability.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
When his sons were younger, then-Prince Charles was frequently photographed with them on the Balmoral grounds in the summer, often joined by some of their beloved family dogs.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
While a pre-AI-era data center might have spanned 100,000 to 300,000 square feet in a single building located in a city, today’s mega AI data centers are breaking ground in Texas Hill Country, the Arizona desert, or the wilds of Wyoming.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Williamson’s pugnacious lyrics are grounded in manual labor and local indignities, but Planet X’s malaise transcends any neighborhood or job site, toeing the line between angst and grievance.
—Pete Tosiello, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026
It is grounded in legacy, relationships, and a deep understanding of the HBCU mission.
—Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Ground in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20in. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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