deep-rooted
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of deep-rooted
First recorded in 1660–70
Example Sentences
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Many parts of the Pacific today hold deep-rooted beliefs in Old Testament prophecy, which holds that Jews are destined to one day return to the Land of Israel.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
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
Economists also warn that deep-rooted problems such as an ageing population and complex bureaucracy will continue to hold the economy back.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
“It reflects some real, deep-rooted structural issues that have not been resolved.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Permian’s streak over Odessa High had created deep-rooted convictions of inferiority, to the extent that Principal Starnes spent time after each loss telling students and teachers that losing to Permian wasn’t a reflection on anything.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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