earthbound
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But the production here betrays its economy, and the direction, by Garth Davis and Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, remains earthbound, held down by mournful strings and devoid of color.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
For now, the company’s data center ambitions are earthbound, and operating them is very resource-intensive.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
In the race for space, Musk wants investor attention on the stars—not earthbound pursuits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Evolution had usually been thought of in reference to earthbound processes.
From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2024
The way they transformed into such airy, weightless beings while dancing, when offstage they were all earthbound muscle and sweaty concentration!
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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