take root
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It took the arrival of Liberty and the series’ surge in popularity in the 2020s for the Apple relationship to take root.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
It would take years, economists and business leaders say, to reorient global patterns of trade that took decades to take root.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026
Scientists pointed out that Alcatraz is much smaller than Angel Island — 22 acres versus 740 — and said it’s unclear whether a coyote pack would take root in such a tiny territory.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026
A culture of reputational defensiveness was able to take root, and false narratives were re-run.
From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025
Old Lord Merryweather’s inaction had allowed the rebellion to take root and spread, and Aerys wanted someone young and vigorous to match Robert’s own youth and vigor.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
