grounded

Example Sentences

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I like to think it’s because we get to immerse ourselves for hours in the worlds of these characters, who often have grounded stories that make a superhero more like an everyman.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Around the world, many airlines have paused flights and grounded some planes after jet fuel prices surged due to the war.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“Rather than wanting intimacy in a romantic capacity, just really wanting to be grounded and connected with someone… and finding something much more visceral and much richer.”

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Ship traffic, already a trickle, again grounded to a halt.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“That was close. We almost got grounded or something in there. You realize that, don’t you?”

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon