grounded
Example Sentences
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Planes have been grounded for hours waiting for threats to subside.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
“When leaders clearly make the case grounded in freedom, safety and dignity, voters respond. But when they hedge, it creates a vacuum that bad actors fill.”
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
The Stormers were convinced they had grounded the ball late in the match, but referee Christophe Ridley's 'no try' decision was upheld after a review.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
The outfielder stared down the left-hander and later grounded out to first baseman Nolan Schanuel.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Man, I got grounded on my birthday once, and it was not fun.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
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