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put down roots





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Expats are questioning whether it still makes sense to put down roots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

A sharper picture of mobility can be gleaned from those like the McIntires, who have put down roots and changed their addresses.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Living in New York City, high rent prices make it difficult to find space for a growing family, which is why we’re eager to put down roots.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

The trick with these festive fellows is to respect their Mexican origins to help them put down roots in our much colder climate, says Adam.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

Who taught me how to put down roots, and thrive on both sun and rain, and understand what it is to bloom.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk