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rooted

[roo-tid, root-id] / ˈru tɪd, ˈrʊt ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
implanted
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But the caste system is very deeply rooted, said Gidion Mbilijora, who was the "bupati" or head of the East Sumba district for 13 years, and who owns two atas himself.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Nvidia’s dominance is rooted in the capability of its graphics processing units, or GPUs, at training AI models.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

The strength of this Spain team is rooted in the collective, but there is still a level of deference to the 19-year-old.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Or was his quest for power rooted in sheer petty selfishness?

From Slate Jul. 13, 2026

But ever since they passed them the rocks have been rooted fast to each other and have never any more brought disaster to sailors.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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