earth-bound

We know we're fooling ourselves if we imagine this virtual dance is immune to earth-bound laws of cause and effect.

Wendi L. Adamek: The Nature Of Reality And The Long-Distance Relationship Wendi L. Adamek 2011

Far from the glitz of Zurich boutiques and ski resorts like St. Moritz, we've also discovered a more earth-bound Switzerland, where farmers still cut hay with hand scythes and offer thirsty cyclists a drink from their mountain-fed springs.

Alpine Cycling Without (Much) Pain William Launder 2011

Yet he ignores the paradox itself: If motion is really only relative—that is, if the earth-bound traveller, when viewed by the airborne one, is the one who seems to move—why does not the same effect also apply to the earthbound clock?

A Laboratory in the Sky Peter Pesic 2011

We know we're fooling ourselves if we imagine this virtual dance is immune to earth-bound laws of cause and effect.

Wendi L. Adamek: The Nature Of Reality And The Long-Distance Relationship Wendi L. Adamek 2011

It was like I lived on a freer, wilder plane than my grubby, earth-bound cousins, who by now were gathered around laughing, snapping photos of me.

The Dark Side of Innocence Terri Cheney 2011

But in preparation for May 21, some Americans have quit their jobs, settled their affairs, and arranged for their care of their earth-bound pets, for they believe this Saturday is the Rapture.

Roy Speckhardt: Rapture Fever Roy Speckhardt 2011

Mark Wigley, dean of Columbia's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, said the lessons from the class could be applied to more earth-bound efforts.

It Takes Moon Shot to Ace This Class Sophia Hollander 2011

Coconut layer cakes are often towering white pastries, generously coated with shredded coconut so that they resemble an earth-bound cloud.

Coconut Layer Cake with Coconut Chocolate Frosting | Baking Bites 2009

But in preparation for May 21, some Americans have quit their jobs, settled their affairs, and arranged for their care of their earth-bound pets, for they believe this Saturday is the Rapture.

Roy Speckhardt: Rapture Fever Roy Speckhardt 2011

And all the time I knew it was Ed Morrell's knuckle that thus cruelly held me earth-bound.

Chapter 11 2010