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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Even Ruth Bader Ginsburg had said Roe, rooted in a right to privacy, wasn’t built on the strongest legal ground.
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Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 28 May 2024
For Jay, scent is directly rooted in spirituality, love of self and respect for others.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
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Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 28 May 2024
For Jay, scent is directly rooted in spirituality, love of self and respect for others.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
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 31 May. 2024.
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