ground in

verb

grounded in; grounding in; grounds in

transitive verb

: to give (someone) basic knowledge about
The class helped ground them in scientific method.

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Technology needs to be grounded in reliable client data, current tax law and authoritative guidance. Joel Morris, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The series features military executive producers Jared Shaw, a former Navy SEAL who starred as Boozer in Season 1, and Max Adams, a former Army Ranger, who ensure the action, tactics and military culture remain grounded in real-world experience. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 The key was to keep everything as grounded in realism as possible. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 The key to success lies in making sure they are aligned across the business, grounded in what customers actually need, and tied to real value creation, not just experimentation. Gina Mastantuono, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ground in

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“Ground in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20in. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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