How to Use deep-seated in a Sentence
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Housing discrimination and segregation were deep-seated, and the Los Angeles sky was the color of swamp water.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
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If your kitchen bar counter doubles as your main dining setup (or an impromptu WFH station), the lofty upholstered cushion is deep-seated and comfortable enough for a full day’s agenda.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
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The wartime boost to recycled plastics comes after a particularly difficult period for the industry, and skepticism over the future of plastic recycling remains deep-seated.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Interestingly, such behavior was observed even when participants knew they were being observed or recorded, showcasing how deep-seated the self-serving bias is with regard to owning fault and accepting responsibility.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement Pakistan and India’s territorial dispute over Kashmir is deep-seated, stemming from the 1947 British partition of India, which established the borders between Pakistan and India.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Nov. 2025
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