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grounding

[groun-ding] / ˈgraʊn dɪŋ /






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The grounding measure "should not be treated as an adverse compliance action against Flamingo Air," the ministry said.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

But a pro-human worldview—the philosophical grounding to aim those opportunities at the moral end of human flourishing—won’t emerge spontaneously.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Life ground to a halt for two days, paralysing banks, grounding planes and causing chaos at hospitals, before communications were restored.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

At the driving range, Davis leads the group through “a grounding practice” that involves stretching and deep breathing.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

I was suddenly worried that they’d decided to totally remove all of my baking supplies from the house as part of my grounding.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks




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