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deep-seated

[deep-see-tid] / ˈdipˈsi tɪd /


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Davies said further treatments would be needed because the infestation had been so deep-seated.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

With certain guardrails, he’ll unflinchingly delve into deep-seated psychological wounds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

And the biggest plague, the one that never seems to go away, is deep-seated resentment for, often outright hostility to, mothers and the work of parenting.

From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026

The design and business models of such gaming machines are "extremely diverse", officials said, adding that they were committed to tackle the "deep-seated issues".

From Barron's ● May 31, 2026

Breaking these rules can create significant backlash for the Carville administration and from the public, who still carry a deep-seated fear of the disease.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly


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