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deep-rooted

[deep-roo-tid, -root-id] / ˈdipˈru tɪd, -ˈrʊt ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
firmly fixed or held
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Many parts of the Pacific today hold deep-rooted beliefs in Old Testament prophecy, which holds that Jews are destined to one day return to the Land of Israel.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

Fossil specimens analyzed in this study from Yukon Territory were recovered from the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in and Vuntut Gwitchin Traditional Territories, with respect for their deep-rooted relationship to and stewardship of these lands.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026

But that merely gives his deep-rooted oddness a patina of the normal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

“It reflects some real, deep-rooted structural issues that have not been resolved.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026

The young dog, too, was hungry; but he would have to be on the verge of starvation before the barriers of deep-rooted Labrador heredity would be broken, down.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford




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