deep-rooted
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of deep-rooted
First recorded in 1660–70
Example Sentences
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The cancellation of the exam sparked protests across India, with students, activists and opposition leaders highlighting what they said were deep-rooted problems in the country's examination system.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
That said, this matters less over the longer term as deep-rooted concerns reassert themselves in traders’ minds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
Chengdu is "widely recognized for its vibrant music ecosystem and deep-rooted hip-hop culture," Universal Music wrote in a press release.
From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026
While the Eaton fire disaster was instantaneous, the loss of such a deep-rooted community in Altadena has happened much slower, over thousands of private decisions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
It was these tiny details that showed the littlest kingdom’s deep-rooted ties to its Oxscinian colonizers: it looked almost exactly like a copper kispe, except squints had square holes through their centers.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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