grounded

Example Sentences

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The most recent strike by pilots took place in mid-March, which grounded about half of the airline's flights.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Given pharma’s insatiable demand to replenish its pipeline, as well as grounded biotech valuations, there’s good reason to think both dealmaking and biotech share-price gains can keep going.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 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 outfielder stared down the left-hander and later grounded out to first baseman Nolan Schanuel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“Then you’ll also understand why you’re grounded until I decide you aren’t.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston