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Though their obsessions with moisturizers and eyebrow grooming seem pretty girlie to someone of my generation, looksmaxxing is rooted in objectification.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Iran's government since 1979 has been explicitly rooted in religion, with a top Shia cleric serving as supreme leader.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

There’s tzatziki, a salted yogurt and cucumber dip that’s rooted in Greek cuisine.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

But its broad strokes and rooted passions easily earn their place, and deserve to inspire more such stories.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Her eyes were rooted to the two majestic buildings on the screen.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai