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deep-rooted

[deep-roo-tid, -root-id] / ˈdipˈru tɪd, -ˈrʊt ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
firmly fixed or held
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He also praised the work of fellow TV conservationist Sir David Attenborough, who had "taught generations of young people to develop a deep-rooted love for the natural world".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Their music is now deep-rooted in the heart of Teesside, inspired by the area's industrial heritage.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

While the Eaton fire disaster was instantaneous, the loss of such a deep-rooted community in Altadena has happened much slower, over thousands of private decisions.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

But industry leaders are increasingly voicing frustration that the efforts are moving too slowly and are insufficient to tackle a host of deep-rooted problems, from chronic labour shortages to heavy bureaucratic burdens.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

It was these tiny details that showed the littlest kingdom’s deep-rooted ties to its Oxscinian colonizers: it looked almost exactly like a copper kispe, except squints had square holes through their centers.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee




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