roots

Example Sentences

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On a recent day, Burnham, 56, walked around town in the rain, talking up his local roots with voters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

"Lebanon is witnessing such destruction for the first time in its history," said researcher Hanaa Jaber, who has roots in Bint Jbeil.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Douglas says there is something about the "repetitive beat" and everyone "gathering to release some pent-up energy" which feels like a way to connect to our ancestral roots.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“We have such deep roots in our local communities and we know all those communities know best the stories they can tell. I think that’s something that only public media can do.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

After all, to the ordinary eye, Clara and Molly were the young and talented stewards of one of the great landmarks of the neighborhood, an independent cinema that honored its roots as a Yiddish stage.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny