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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are grounded" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something is based on a solid foundation or is firmly established, often in a metaphorical sense.
Example: "The theories presented in the paper are grounded in extensive research and empirical evidence."
Alternatives: "are based" or "are rooted".
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are grounded
noun
The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.
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They are grounded in air.
Moral decisions are grounded in moral sentiment.
The skills are grounded in reality.
Civil rights are grounded in natural rights.
Natural rights are grounded in human nature.
"They are grounded in a design sense".
Yet most new taste sensations are grounded in Japanese tradition.
"I like films that are grounded," he says.
They are grounded and I'm grateful for that.
In improvisation, "the characters are grounded in reality," he adds.
The songs, Ms. Jones admits, are grounded in her life.
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