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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Founded in 1919 by veterans returning from World War I, the Legion’s mission is rooted in patriotism and community service.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
Rodgers has played primarily in two offensive systems: Mike McCarthy’s West Coast offense and Matt LaFleur’s Shanahan-style offense (which itself is rooted in the West Coast system, dating back to Mike Shanahan’s days under Bill Walsh).
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Speaking at a press briefing amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Leavitt emphasized that the administration's position is rooted in preventing Iran from reaching weapons-grade capabilities.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
The Bundy Problem may help explain why Americans perceive modern crime rates, especially rape and murder, as sky-high—an understanding not rooted in reality.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
Rodgers has played primarily in two offensive systems: Mike McCarthy’s West Coast offense and Matt LaFleur’s Shanahan-style offense (which itself is rooted in the West Coast system, dating back to Mike Shanahan’s days under Bill Walsh).
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Speaking at a press briefing amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Leavitt emphasized that the administration's position is rooted in preventing Iran from reaching weapons-grade capabilities.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
The Bundy Problem may help explain why Americans perceive modern crime rates, especially rape and murder, as sky-high—an understanding not rooted in reality.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025
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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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