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earthbound

[urth-bound] / ˈɜrθˌbaʊnd /




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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

Aliens may have embraced Elio, but earthbound audiences did not, marking the lowest opening weekend ever for a Pixar film and highlighting the challenges for original animated movies.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2025

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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