rooted in
phrase
: formed, made, or developed by using (something) as a basis
Her opinions are deeply rooted in her faith.
a dance rooted in African tradition
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Texture Takes Priority For a collection rooted in summer, surprisingly little relied on the usual formulas of linen and cotton alone.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Behavioral health advocates have disputed these claims and argued they are rooted in stigma.
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Helen Santoro,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
One congregation in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is working to change that, opening its doors wider and embracing a message rooted in acceptance.
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Josh Sanders,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Unlike the brighter, more melodic style often associated with Austria and the Tyrol region, Swiss yodeling is slower and more melancholic — an emotionally nuanced tradition rooted in distinct regional dialects.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Behavioral health advocates have disputed these claims and argued they are rooted in stigma.
—
Helen Santoro,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
One congregation in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is working to change that, opening its doors wider and embracing a message rooted in acceptance.
—
Josh Sanders,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Unlike the brighter, more melodic style often associated with Austria and the Tyrol region, Swiss yodeling is slower and more melancholic — an emotionally nuanced tradition rooted in distinct regional dialects.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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