roots

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The company’s roots are intelligence and defense work, and Palantir has seen an acceleration of its already extensive contracts with the U.S. federal government.

From Barron's

In the face of such diverse challenges, Mijente Executive Director Marisa Franco said nonprofits and grass roots must find strength by working together.

From Los Angeles Times

Living in New York City, high rent prices make it difficult to find space for a growing family, which is why we’re eager to put down roots.

From MarketWatch

She has credited her Canadian roots with helping develop her sense of humour.

From BBC

That laid the groundwork for Afrobeats -- a later genre that has attracted a global audience by blending traditional African rhythms with contemporary pop sounds, with its roots in Nigeria.

From Barron's