rooted

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Iran's government since 1979 has been explicitly rooted in religion, with a top Shia cleric serving as supreme leader.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"A lot of the maximalism of cake picnic is potentially rooted in my desire to catch up."

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

It is rooted in the first principles thinking popular with Musk, McNeill told me for an episode of the “Bold Names” podcast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

But its broad strokes and rooted passions easily earn their place, and deserve to inspire more such stories.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The spectators rooted for the people at the back of the pack just as much as they shouted for the ones that shot out in front.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison