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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Its windows framed the skyline through tangles of dark, leathery holm-oak leaves and, disorientingly, thick tree trunks rooted in enormous planters and secured against storms by vertical cables. Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 The strongest professional relationships are rooted in mutual value, not mutual benefit. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Together, the three scents form the latest collection for Xerjoff Blends, a series of unique fragrances born from the perfume house’s work with notable brands and influential people rooted in culturally significant fields. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026 That sentiment inspires Sony Vizha – a celebration of Tamil culture, deeply rooted in emotion and imagined for a wider world. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 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 20 Aug. 2026.

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