put down roots

Example Sentences

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Section 8 is a subsidized housing programs that helps many Americans afford to live in the communities where they’ve put down roots.

From Encyclopedia.com

The new policy was intended to cut down on illegal immigrants attempting to sneak into the U.S. and then file iffy asylum claims, knowing that it would take years for their cases to be heard, during which time they could put down roots and embed themselves in communities.

From Washington Times

“When the railroads started connecting the country, people put down roots and built communities beside them,” John Gray, a senior vice president at the association, said in a statement.

From New York Times

Martha’s Vineyard is not the place they had imagined for themselves, they said, but it has become the place where they hope to put down roots.

From New York Times

With its unmatched natural splendor and cultural attractions, California is a beacon that attracts people from around the world who put down roots and call it home.

From Los Angeles Times