roots

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Much of the set’s lyrical content evokes nostalgia and longing and is written, as so much traditional roots music is, from the viewpoint of those living within the culture, including work jargon and local allusions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

He owns two grocery shops in Dubai and said his roots are now firmly established in the city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries, whose roots go back to 1886, is worth roughly $16 billion, including cash and debt, according to FactSet.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The team started by cutting the Bermuda grass, turning it over and letting it sit to kill the roots.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

As they walked through the groves, Danny kept tripping on stray roots.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova