put down roots
Example Sentences
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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
They were intrepid sailors and had already put down roots in Iceland, the Faroe Islands and the northern reaches of Scotland.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
After living elsewhere for years, many had put down roots in new towns.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
