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down to earth

[doun-too-urth, -tuh-] / ˈdaʊn tuˈɜrθ, -tə- /


down-to-earth


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Austin said the Fury family were "absolutely lovely" and described them as "down to earth" people.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

If SpaceX stock comes down to earth after its market debut, it will take the entire space sector with it.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

I think there’s nothing cooler than when you meet an artist who had a storied career and they seem completely down to earth and easy to talk to, and not condescending or patronizing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Kelly brought dance to the common man, and the musical down to earth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

That brought me down to earth, rechanneled some of my sympathy.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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