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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Success depends on supply chain operators and trusted vendors partnering to develop models grounded in a deep understanding of both the industry and the specific processes that power each organization. Chris Burchett, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The other is traditional mindfulness, which include techniques that focus not on internal monologues and rationalizations but on staying grounded in one’s surroundings and present circumstances. Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 20 July 2026 At the same time, my support for open carry is grounded in responsibility, safety, and common sense, not extreme rhetoric. Yoni Anijar, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026 United has a partnership with JetBlue (American had a more involved one with JetBlue in the Northeast but it was blocked by a judge on antitrust grounds in 2023). Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 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 23 Jul. 2026.

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