Example Sentences

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Price pressures look set to remain well-rooted in deflation in the coming months.

From Reuters • Jul. 9, 2023

Being well-rooted in reality allows one to grow and develop, following the metaphor of a plant that is able to thrive because of its well-rootedness in the soil.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

As the weather warms, your well-rooted plants will leap into active growth.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2022

At a Sunday Mass in Hungary, Pope Francis alluded to the issue, saying: "The cross, planted in the ground, not only invites us to be well-rooted, it also raises and extends its arms towards everyone."

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2021

Everything about the place, from the old red palace to the placid herd of Alderney cows that grazed in a mighty avenue, spoke of wealth—wealth solid and well-rooted.

From A Dream of the North Sea by Runciman, James