put down roots
phrase
: to establish a permanent residence
putting down roots in a new place
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“Put down roots.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20down%20roots. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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