rooted

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Much of this year’s chip rally is rooted in strengthening fundamentals.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Before Ilaiyaraaja, a lot of film music was rooted in Indian classical music.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

When photographer Tyler Mitchell first visited Havana over a decade ago, he was captivated by Afro-Cuban culture—the centuries-old buildings and spiritual practices rooted in West African traditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

To be made to feel shame for this — including feeling compelled to reduce any conversation to whispers — could only be an exercise rooted in elitism.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Finally and most important, I told those gathered in the church that Walter had taught me that mercy is just when it is rooted in hopefulness and freely given.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson