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rooted

adjective as in implanted

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Conceptions of individual rights that have guided modern civilization are rooted in an idea with biblical origins.

"I just didn't think it was any good," she said, before confessing: "It's easier to write funny things that are rooted in darkness or anger or... terminal hatred."

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A rooted republic would be a mansion that could take heavy winds.

That change is harder still in organizations rooted in old forms of predigital content delivery: changing form and content at the same time is herculean.

Japan's conservative views on abortion are rooted in patriarchy and deeply traditional views on the role of women.

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