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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Timor was fought over by the Dutch and Portuguese—a battle rooted in the sandalwood and spice trade—resulting in its split into East and West. Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026 With styles rooted in Texas, Kansas City, North Carolina and Memphis, barbecue often elicits table-pounding opinions. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 14 Sep. 2026 Though Carter’s professional body of work is rooted in the here and now, his personal photographs function in a different register. Jason Parham, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Some of Pace’s earliest friendships were rooted in acting too. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rooted in

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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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