roots

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Her roots are pure Appalachia; growing up in Sandy Hook, Ky., as the daughter of a dentist turned local politician and a mother who played piano for gospel quartets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Block, which traces its roots back to 1900 and owns the Toledo Blade, has owned the Post-Gazette since 1927.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

He stresses that he has stayed close to his roots and likes to point out that he owns a farm.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Shakira, who was born and raised in Colombia and has Lebanese roots, previously made headlines in 2020 for letting out a zaghrouta during the Super Bowl LIV halftime show.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

After ten minutes of steady swimming, a huge stump swept past him, its roots extended like outstretched hands.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret