earthbound

Example Sentences

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For now, the company’s data center ambitions are earthbound, and operating them is very resource-intensive.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“The Rainseekers” is a pleasant break from high-stakes sci-fi, and is ultimately something earthbound and relatable: a story about pilgrims on a journey, hoping to see a miracle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

As ever, everything is tethered to what our earthbound brains can imagine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025

Evolution had usually been thought of in reference to earthbound processes.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2024

The runty little fox stepped out along the branch, tail poised for balance, then coiled himself and leaped out over the heads of the earthbound foxes.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker