roots
Example Sentences
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Didion’s family eventually settled in Sacramento, where several generations would tend to their roots and Didion would eventually be born.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
One recurring feature is the thin groove across exposed tooth roots, especially between teeth.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Children have a stronger sense of their roots and family culture, are more likely to stay together with brothers and sisters as a unit, and are more likely to report that they feel loved.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
The combined group would preserve the respective brands, historical headquarters and territorial roots of the two banks and adopt a governance structure based on balance and representativeness, BPM said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
From above, the roots were coming alive like long, twisted fingers.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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