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rooted

[roo-tid, root-id] / ˈru tɪd, ˈrʊt ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
implanted
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In his telling, two distinct social archetypes rooted in the era of England’s 17th-century civil war—the Cavalier and the Puritan—were symbolized by the ships of his title, the White Lion and the Mayflower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Remember, much of this year’s chip rally is rooted in strengthening fundamentals.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Remember, much of this year’s chip rally is rooted in strengthening fundamentals.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Before Ilaiyaraaja, a lot of film music was rooted in Indian classical music.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The rules kept us where we were, as much a part of the farm now as the trees, more firmly rooted to its earth than the deer and foxes.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn




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