grounding

Example Sentences

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While religion provides answers, astronomy offers another way to search for them, grounding me like a kind of cosmic anchor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Alloway praises the Philadelphia-born Pedretti for nailing Cherry’s comedic moments yet also grounding the character in a traumatic backstory — a balancing act the director knew she was capable of after watching “Hill House.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Singh did not rule out the possibility of grounding part of his fleet if oil prices continue to soar.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

It was looked on as good grounding and experience for managers who would go on to get jobs in our top division.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The cooling tingle is grounding, helps me concentrate on the outside of my head.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen