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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Collins led polling for multiple weeks before election day, but Dooley made up significant ground in the final push.
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The report came against a background of muted expectations as employers have held their ground in a low-hire, low-fire environment.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 June 2026
She was grounded in caregiving, in medicine, in science, in helping patients with real physical healing.
—Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The former President Alberto Fujimori was convicted of crimes against humanity, corruption, and abuse of power, and locked up for fifteen years, before being released on humanitarian grounds in 2023, less than a year before his death.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
While the glamour is undeniable, Bodrum is also grounded in deep history.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Public policy should be grounded in that realism.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
At Miraval Berkshires, guests are immersed in an intimate, nature-rich setting that invites connection, whether that means getting to know others, engaging with our expert specialists, exploring team challenges, or participating in ceremonies grounded in traditional wisdom.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
His experience across retail and institutional pharmacy environments informs a view grounded in workflow mechanics, data pipelines, and system reliability, discarding broad claims about automation for focused analysis.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The report came against a background of muted expectations as employers have held their ground in a low-hire, low-fire environment.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 June 2026
She was grounded in caregiving, in medicine, in science, in helping patients with real physical healing.
—Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The former President Alberto Fujimori was convicted of crimes against humanity, corruption, and abuse of power, and locked up for fifteen years, before being released on humanitarian grounds in 2023, less than a year before his death.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
While the glamour is undeniable, Bodrum is also grounded in deep history.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Public policy should be grounded in that realism.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
At Miraval Berkshires, guests are immersed in an intimate, nature-rich setting that invites connection, whether that means getting to know others, engaging with our expert specialists, exploring team challenges, or participating in ceremonies grounded in traditional wisdom.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
His experience across retail and institutional pharmacy environments informs a view grounded in workflow mechanics, data pipelines, and system reliability, discarding broad claims about automation for focused analysis.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
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“Ground in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20in. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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