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rooted

[roo-tid, root-id] / ˈru tɪd, ˈrʊt ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
implanted
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China vehemently denies these allegations, saying its policies have rooted out extremism in Xinjiang and boosted economic development.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Remember, much of this year’s chip rally is rooted in strengthening fundamentals.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“That’s why there’s an attachment to keeping Korean-language media rooted in Koreatown,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I’m not sure what it was, but it had something to do with him still being rooted enough to things to know when they were going wrong.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant




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