deep-seated
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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
The wartime boost to recycled plastics comes after a particularly difficult period for the industry, and skepticism over the future of plastic recycling remains deep-seated.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
The skepticism I encountered about El-Sayed at the convention was real, and often felt deep-seated.
From Slate ● Apr. 29, 2026
A fairly tall, heavyset, dark-skinned man with a great broad smile, he combined an air of humility with deep-seated confidence.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
