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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The Nobel Committee, however, emphasized that its decisions are grounded in Alfred Nobel’s will and the demonstrable work of nominees. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 But Adcock’s optimism is at least partially grounded in real progress. Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025 For the heir to the throne and his wife, Kate Middleton, though, change doesn’t mean upheaval but rather modernization — a monarchy more emotionally attuned and grounded in everyday life. Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 This contextual understanding means every answer is grounded in your actual design. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grounded in

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“Grounded in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded%20in. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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