deep-seated

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The design and business models of such gaming machines are "extremely diverse", officials said, adding that they were committed to tackle the "deep-seated issues".

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

“We are fighting myths, fear and deep-seated suspicion.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The skepticism I encountered about El-Sayed at the convention was real, and often felt deep-seated.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Dr Gordon Macdonald, from campaign group Care Not Killing, said the bill ignored the wider "deep-seated problems in the UK's broken and patchy palliative care system".

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

James had a nautilus disposition, burrowing into his private appetites, but Terrance inflicted every fleeting and deep-seated fancy on all in his power.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead