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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After mapping and studying their extraordinary genomes, scientists think the sharks’ unusually long lifespans are rooted in their unique genetic makeup — with insights that could be used to extend human lifespans.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
The legislation is part of a broader push to inject religious teachings into schools and comes as a growing number of Republicans nationally have openly embraced arguments that American politics and culture are rooted in the Christian faith.
—Kacen Bayless The Kansas City Star (tns), arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Nearly a mile high, the hotel has nine rooms with a minimalistic approach to Alpine architecture, zero-waste cuisine rooted in foraged and regionally grown ingredients, and a holistic spa that draws on the knowledge of local herbalists and naturalists.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Unbound by a single genre, Kings Return’s sound is rooted in gospel, jazz, R&B and Western classical music.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
The legislation is part of a broader push to inject religious teachings into schools and comes as a growing number of Republicans nationally have openly embraced arguments that American politics and culture are rooted in the Christian faith.
—Kacen Bayless The Kansas City Star (tns), arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Nearly a mile high, the hotel has nine rooms with a minimalistic approach to Alpine architecture, zero-waste cuisine rooted in foraged and regionally grown ingredients, and a holistic spa that draws on the knowledge of local herbalists and naturalists.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Unbound by a single genre, Kings Return’s sound is rooted in gospel, jazz, R&B and Western classical music.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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