roots

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As a historian of Jewish gender and antisemitism, I know the connections between misogyny and antisemitism have deep roots.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

He owns two grocery shops in Dubai and said his roots are now firmly established in the city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Although this album has roots planted in the past, it also points toward the future.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries, whose roots go back to 1886, is worth roughly $16 billion, including cash and debt, according to FactSet.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Something more than water with roots and leaves Anna had saved.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff