down to earth
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Austin said the Fury family were "absolutely lovely" and described them as "down to earth" people.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
If SpaceX stock comes down to earth after its market debut, it will take the entire space sector with it.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
I think there’s nothing cooler than when you meet an artist who had a storied career and they seem completely down to earth and easy to talk to, and not condescending or patronizing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
The firm sold a chunk of its giant stake last Wednesday and Thursday, at prices ranging from $250 to $702, the filings show, as the stock fell back down to earth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
A loud sob brought me back down to earth, and I choked back my tears, since I didn’t want anyone next door to hear me.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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