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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But those behavior answers are rooted in action, and that diminishes the power of hope as a spiritual idea. Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Saudi logic is thus rooted in keeping its nuclear options open and securing its future freedom of action. Yoel Guzansky, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026 Park is open to a superhero kind of story, but doesn’t envision any stories rooted in reality. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The hotel’s culinary program, led by chef Charlie Palmer, is rooted in local ingredients, showcased in both its signature restaurant, Folia, and rooftop eatery, Andys Beeline. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 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 9 Aug. 2026.

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