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 money might go towards a charitable cause, or school supplies, or ice cream scoops from their favorite local spot; but the purpose really was rooted in the activity itself. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 June 2025 Rather than rely on guesswork or data-heavy behavioral analytics, the company offers a deterministic authentication model rooted in hardware: the secure chip already inside every SIM and eSIM card. Jon Stojan, USA Today, 7 June 2025 Additionally, the hotel's youngest guests can keep busy at the on-site children's club, offering educational experiences rooted in Aruba's rich heritage. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025 His success is rooted in a high contact rate and batting average, which have become staples of his offensive production during seven seasons with the Chicago Cubs. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025 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 14 Jun. 2025.

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