deep-rooted
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of deep-rooted
First recorded in 1660–70
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Fossil specimens analyzed in this study from Yukon Territory were recovered from the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in and Vuntut Gwitchin Traditional Territories, with respect for their deep-rooted relationship to and stewardship of these lands.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
Will Harry's return heal deep-rooted rift with William?
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
It is a deep-rooted fracture filled with anger, resentment and a total loss of trust.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The rules, which apply only to ethnic Tajiks, collide with deep-rooted Central Asian traditions, where children's names carry great symbolic importance.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
“Strong, deep-rooted, and hidden. You move easily when the storm comes, but never farther than you wish.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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