rooted in
idiom
: 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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The environment is deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture, whose Native residents practiced sustainability long before the term was ever popularized, Poki said.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 June 2024
Image The risk is also rooted in how fishery employment is organized.
—C.j. Chivers James Patrick Cronin Elena Hecht Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 6 June 2024
And a lot of that confidence is rooted in Canales’ past.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
Known for its romantic and rustic atmosphere and contemporary American cuisine rooted in the organic seasonality of the Central California coast, the restaurant is also home to a coveted and highly lauded wine cellar with a collection of more than 14,000 bottles.
—Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 June 2024
Image The risk is also rooted in how fishery employment is organized.
—C.j. Chivers James Patrick Cronin Elena Hecht Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 6 June 2024
And a lot of that confidence is rooted in Canales’ past.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
Known for its romantic and rustic atmosphere and contemporary American cuisine rooted in the organic seasonality of the Central California coast, the restaurant is also home to a coveted and highly lauded wine cellar with a collection of more than 14,000 bottles.
—Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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