down to earth
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Optical-networking stocks have come back down to earth in recent months, and a Barclays analyst thinks that Lumentum Holdings shares now look attractive in the wake of their selloff.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
"Real nice fellow, down to earth, no arrogance or nothing."
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
SpaceX shares are ever-so-slightly coming back down to earth — but stock indexes represent a fresh catalyst that lurks on the horizon.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 20, 2026
Gross margin fell a fraction due to higher transportation costs and egg prices coming back down to earth.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
I slowly arrange the remaining halal gummy bears in a circle on the roof in front of me, to contain myself, to bring myself down to earth.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
When Bertha’s down-to-earth sister, Monica, threatens to ruin the overall aesthetic with a dowdy frock, some light sabotage leads Monica to accept Bertha’s previously worn Season 1 gown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Swift built her reputation as an ultra-relatable pop star, seemingly down-to-earth with her regular girl fashion sensibilities, boy troubles and cat-lady tendencies.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Fans flooded the comments section and praised the actress for her down-to-earth personality.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
This World Cup has also shown the world’s visiting soccer fans the friendly, down-to-earth side of Americans they don’t hear about from the global press.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
And with it just the proper mixture of arrogance and down-to-earth humility to satisfy all.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
