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deep-rooted

[deep-roo-tid, -root-id] / ˈdipˈru tɪd, -ˈrʊt ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
firmly fixed or held
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Many parts of the Pacific today hold deep-rooted beliefs in Old Testament prophecy, which holds that Jews are destined to one day return to the Land of Israel.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

Fossil specimens analyzed in this study from Yukon Territory were recovered from the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in and Vuntut Gwitchin Traditional Territories, with respect for their deep-rooted relationship to and stewardship of these lands.

From Science Daily Sep. 8, 2026

Economists also warn that deep-rooted problems such as an ageing population and complex bureaucracy will continue to hold the economy back.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

He says all of this means a missed opportunity to address deep-rooted trauma some of which he feels is etched into the very geography and psychology of modern Ghana.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

In that moment, any deep-rooted resentment I had for being trailed my whole life by my younger brother came to the surface.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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