run deep
idiom
: to be felt very strongly
Fear runs deep in this small town.
Her love for her family runs deep.
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Finding inspiration from family Crispell’s roots in gospel run deep.
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Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
Hailing from a small town in Central Florida, Sanders’ musical roots run deep.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
The Scale Of The Problem The roots of the U.K.’s social housing crisis run deep.
—Frank Cartwright, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Sacramento’s roots run deep, and some of its ties to California history can still be seen on the streets of the capital city.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
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Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
Hailing from a small town in Central Florida, Sanders’ musical roots run deep.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
The Scale Of The Problem The roots of the U.K.’s social housing crisis run deep.
—Frank Cartwright, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Sacramento’s roots run deep, and some of its ties to California history can still be seen on the streets of the capital city.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Run deep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20deep. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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