grounded

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Much of the East Coast was shut down early Monday as a fierce winter storm closed roads, shuttered schools and grounded thousands of flights.

From The Wall Street Journal

They say most property deals remain complex negotiations grounded in proprietary market intelligence and longstanding relationships that technology can’t replicate.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Decisions that affect students and families must be grounded in evidence and due diligence,” the assistant superintendent wrote on Facebook.

From The Wall Street Journal

Actor Kimberly Nixon has said growing up around Pontypridd kept her grounded as she dealt with challenges early in her acting career.

From BBC

When a promotion affords her a workspace, she cultivates a fixation with paperweights, which help keep her daydreaming grounded.

From The Wall Street Journal