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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But for all their differences, these presidents appeared to operate within a common political framework — one grounded in accountability to facts, responsibility for outcomes and acceptance of democratic processes.
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William Muck, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Everything above ground in Historic Eatonville carries a deeper story underneath it spiritually, culturally, historically and archaeologically.
—John W. Beacham, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
This lineup of award-winning bottles from the 2026 American Distilling Institute Judging spans a broad array of mash bills and production protocols, each grounded in a distinct grain identity and production philosophy.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
While the Yankees’ entire offense needs to click against Tampa if the Yankees want to gain ground in the American League East, Boone predicted that some good things are coming Judge’s way as well.
—Gary Phillips, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Construction on the new terminal broke ground in March 2019.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
There, Houston will look to make up lost ground in the AL West.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Gray whales have long migrated along the California coast on their roughly 12,000-mile (19,300-kilometer) journey between breeding lagoons in Mexico and feeding grounds in the Arctic.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Those concerns are grounded in data.
—Karen Kornbluh, Fortune, 20 May 2026
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William Muck, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Everything above ground in Historic Eatonville carries a deeper story underneath it spiritually, culturally, historically and archaeologically.
—John W. Beacham, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
This lineup of award-winning bottles from the 2026 American Distilling Institute Judging spans a broad array of mash bills and production protocols, each grounded in a distinct grain identity and production philosophy.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
While the Yankees’ entire offense needs to click against Tampa if the Yankees want to gain ground in the American League East, Boone predicted that some good things are coming Judge’s way as well.
—Gary Phillips, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Construction on the new terminal broke ground in March 2019.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
There, Houston will look to make up lost ground in the AL West.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Gray whales have long migrated along the California coast on their roughly 12,000-mile (19,300-kilometer) journey between breeding lagoons in Mexico and feeding grounds in the Arctic.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Those concerns are grounded in data.
—Karen Kornbluh, Fortune, 20 May 2026
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“Ground in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20in. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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