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 Rise Of Knowledge-Augmented AI In Healthcare RAG—a technique designed to keep AI answers grounded in up-to-date, domain-specific information—offers a lot of potential in keeping AI data current.
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Somnath Banerjee, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
For her part, Gomez remains grounded in her priorities.
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When other, non-Israeli, groups have previously accused the country of committing genocide or genocidal acts, the Israeli government has reacted with anger, strongly rejecting the statements and often responding with claims that the accusations are grounded in antisemitism.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
These acts reflect a different ontology of leadership grounded in trust, self-restraint, and the belief that honour is an essential character trait for high office.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Somnath Banerjee, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
For her part, Gomez remains grounded in her priorities.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 29 July 2025
When other, non-Israeli, groups have previously accused the country of committing genocide or genocidal acts, the Israeli government has reacted with anger, strongly rejecting the statements and often responding with claims that the accusations are grounded in antisemitism.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
These acts reflect a different ontology of leadership grounded in trust, self-restraint, and the belief that honour is an essential character trait for high office.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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“Grounded in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grounded%20in. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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