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rooted

[roo-tid, root-id] / ˈru tɪd, ˈrʊt ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
implanted
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Bobby Kennedy’s work for social justice was rooted in his Catholicism.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026

That is a big statement, and rooted more in perception than reality.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

Finland's approach to defence and security is also rooted in historical experience.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

This past week, in only 88 hours, thousands of collaborating OpenAI agents resolved Navier-Stokes, a Millennium Prize mathematics problem rooted in equations that have resisted full solution since 1822.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

The crowd surges around me, but I am rooted to the spot as Taryn leans in and tucks a stray bit of hair behind Locke’s ear.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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