put down roots
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They lost an entire decade’s worth of sacrifices they’d made to put down roots in their hometown, and the community they’d created.
From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2026
With the run-up in home values during recent years, the limits have taken some of the sting out of property taxes for homeowners who have already put down roots.
From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026
Other celebrity couples have put down roots in the area, of course, with less than charmed results over time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2025
The project pipeline is so long that some newcomers have put down roots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2025
After living elsewhere for years, many had put down roots in new towns.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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