rooted
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Fans may assume Cong is paying tribute to Batman's notorious arch-enemy the Joker, but the Chinese fighter says her persona is rooted in the joker playing card that inspired the comic-book villain.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
To keep the theme going, my colleagues rooted around for some of Slate’s best stories from the mid-aughts midterm year that’s on everyone’s lips.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026
Her food is rooted in Jordan, she explained, even as she incorporates techniques learned from chefs in Italy, Peru and Ecuador.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Orélien said in a statement released Tuesday that his writing style is rooted in the rhythms of his upbringing in Haiti.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The spectators rooted for the people at the back of the pack just as much as they shouted for the ones that shot out in front.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
