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rooted

[roo-tid, root-id] / ˈru tɪd, ˈrʊt ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
implanted
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Also deeply rooted in the natural world are the paintings of Kelly Sinnapah Mary at James Cohan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

He rejected the idea the business should be seen as a luxury, describing it as a "national treasure" rooted in centuries of regional history that dates back to the Roman times.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

However, the research suggests there may be limits to how much external factors can reshape deeply rooted traits over time.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Hollywood feels incompatible with Martel’s sophisticated, confrontational movies rooted in her country’s troubles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

I wanted to run away so I didn't have to watch, but I felt like my feet were rooted in concrete.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson




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