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grounding

[groun-ding] / ˈgraʊn dɪŋ /






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Fortuitously, I was there to meet with multidisciplinary artist Stephanie Shih, whose photo-based compositions have the opposite effect, grounding the viewer in their personhood and experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

“This direct, real-time access to the information and human discourse on X enhances Grok’s truth-seeking capabilities by grounding outputs in up-to-date knowledge and diverse viewpoints,” the prospectus says.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

In addition, while AI boosters have emphasized how revolutionary it is, government involvement could prove to be reassuringly grounding.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

One Covid lesson is that effective risk communication requires humility, transparency and a grounding in science rather than overstated certainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Miss Genovese slumps against the railing, grounding the heel of her hand against her forehead and squeezing her eyes shut.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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