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
Examples of rooted in in a Sentence
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In this science fiction novel rooted in Korean culture, a teen and her classmates are rushed into training to pilot robot warriors, only to learn of problems that threaten everything.
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Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Los Angeles was economically booming after WWII and presenting an American dream for Asian immigrants rooted in Southern California suburbanization.
—Aida Ylanan, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
There are two major gangs in Little Village — the Latin Kings and the Two Six — and involvement is deeply rooted in the neighborhood.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2024
The cornerstone of healing for the Boes family is rooted in faith.
—Emily Lippiello, ABC News, 9 May 2024
On college campuses and in the streets, Jews in the U.S. and beyond are finding themselves on opposite sides of a conflict rooted in divergent interpretations of the Nazi genocide.
—TIME, 8 May 2024
At the Next on Netflix showcase in London in March, Cumberbatch shared how the six-part series is rooted in real-world issues, per The Hollywood Reporter.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Farrell’s reasons for nixing any romantic undertones in the friendship between Sugar and Melanie were rooted in what seems to be part of his otherworldly being’s purpose on Earth –– to interact with the good and the bad of humanity.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 3 May 2024
In a metropolis known for towering landmarks, the Hess Triangle offers a different beauty — one rooted in history and resilience.
—Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Los Angeles was economically booming after WWII and presenting an American dream for Asian immigrants rooted in Southern California suburbanization.
—Aida Ylanan, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
There are two major gangs in Little Village — the Latin Kings and the Two Six — and involvement is deeply rooted in the neighborhood.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2024
The cornerstone of healing for the Boes family is rooted in faith.
—Emily Lippiello, ABC News, 9 May 2024
On college campuses and in the streets, Jews in the U.S. and beyond are finding themselves on opposite sides of a conflict rooted in divergent interpretations of the Nazi genocide.
—TIME, 8 May 2024
At the Next on Netflix showcase in London in March, Cumberbatch shared how the six-part series is rooted in real-world issues, per The Hollywood Reporter.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Farrell’s reasons for nixing any romantic undertones in the friendship between Sugar and Melanie were rooted in what seems to be part of his otherworldly being’s purpose on Earth –– to interact with the good and the bad of humanity.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 3 May 2024
In a metropolis known for towering landmarks, the Hess Triangle offers a different beauty — one rooted in history and resilience.
—Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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