grounded in
idiom
1
: based on
These practices are solidly grounded in tradition.
a theory grounded in fact
2
: knowledgeable about the basics of (something)
She is well/solidly grounded in mathematics.
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Together, the research and investment trends suggest a structural shift in how institutions and individuals approach language learning, one grounded in measurable outcomes, not hype.
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Let the right people come find you when you’re grounded in your message.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
Chef Attilio Galli brings a light Japanese touch to two high-concept tasting menus—one inspired by local ingredients like rabbit, thistle, and wild hay, the other grounded in traditional recipes, like the milk-and-rice stew menestra da lecc, made with a hint of spruce.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
Together, these companies reflect Basamh Group's pioneering spirit, grounded in innovation and consumer trust.
—CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Let the right people come find you when you’re grounded in your message.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
Chef Attilio Galli brings a light Japanese touch to two high-concept tasting menus—one inspired by local ingredients like rabbit, thistle, and wild hay, the other grounded in traditional recipes, like the milk-and-rice stew menestra da lecc, made with a hint of spruce.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
Together, these companies reflect Basamh Group's pioneering spirit, grounded in innovation and consumer trust.
—CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Grounded in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded%20in. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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