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grounded

/ ˈɡraʊndɪd /

adjective

AirAsia has now been grounded on this route by the Indonesians.

He was a dreamer, an idealist, grounded in the reality he observed around him.

Few cared about the grounded luxury jets that offered all manner of in-flight comforts—those were meant for the princelings.

Patterson was certain this grounded youngster would not survive if he just left her there.

After the attack, Daryl sits and talks with him, keeping him grounded.

And the lead wire from the aerials, well grounded, was brought directly in from overhead and connected with the radio set.

If it spreads beyond his premises and harms others his liability for the harm must be grounded on his negligence.

If a boatman has grounded the ship of a man and has refloated her, he shall give money to half her price.

As he spoke another raft took the shore, and then they grounded so rapidly that it was impossible to count them.

As the boat grounded upon the other shore, a piece of shell tore through his drum.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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