deep-rooted
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of deep-rooted
First recorded in 1660–70
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One-time payments might not be sufficient to overcome deep-rooted resistance to data-center build-outs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 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
It was a time of deep-rooted mistrust in policing and a street code that forbade snitching to authorities.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
However, falling groundwater levels during prolonged dry periods can also remove an important backup water source for trees and other deep-rooted vegetation.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 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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