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deep-rooted

[deep-roo-tid, -root-id] / ˈdipˈru tɪd, -ˈrʊt ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
firmly fixed or held
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Their under-representation at leadership level reflects "deep-rooted cultural and structural barriers", a statement from the presidency said last year.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

That said, this matters less over the longer term as deep-rooted concerns reassert themselves in traders’ minds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Chengdu is "widely recognized for its vibrant music ecosystem and deep-rooted hip-hop culture," Universal Music wrote in a press release.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

While the Eaton fire disaster was instantaneous, the loss of such a deep-rooted community in Altadena has happened much slower, over thousands of private decisions.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

In that moment, any deep-rooted resentment I had for being trailed my whole life by my younger brother came to the surface.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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