grounding

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President Ferdinand Marcos also said that grounding planes due to a shortage of fuel is a "distinct possibility" after some of the country's airlines were told that they cannot refuel their jets abroad.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Alloway praises the Philadelphia-born Pedretti for nailing Cherry’s comedic moments yet also grounding the character in a traumatic backstory — a balancing act the director knew she was capable of after watching “Hill House.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

This same cohort witnessed and participated in the growing power of corporations in the 1980s and beyond, so “Mad Men” provided a grounding context on the power of brands built around individual stories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Singh did not rule out the possibility of grounding part of his fleet if oil prices continue to soar.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

I waited until we got back to the house before asking my parents to delay the starting date of our grounding.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen