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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Hodge’s perspective is rooted in personal experience.
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Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
This insinuation, which comes early in the series, leaving its suggestion in the air for the remainder, has no basis in fact and sticks out in a series rooted in actual events.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Philbin explained that many coping mechanisms adults use today—such as people-pleasing, perfectionism, or even withdrawing from relationships—are rooted in childhood experiences.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Between the lines: Witkoff's negotiating tactics are rooted in his experience as a New York real estate mogul, according to those who know him.
—Axios, 16 Feb. 2025
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Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
This insinuation, which comes early in the series, leaving its suggestion in the air for the remainder, has no basis in fact and sticks out in a series rooted in actual events.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Philbin explained that many coping mechanisms adults use today—such as people-pleasing, perfectionism, or even withdrawing from relationships—are rooted in childhood experiences.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Between the lines: Witkoff's negotiating tactics are rooted in his experience as a New York real estate mogul, according to those who know him.
—Axios, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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