rooted in
idiom
: formed, made, or developed by using (something) as a basis
Her opinions are deeply rooted in her faith.
a dance rooted in African tradition
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In this science fiction novel rooted in Korean culture, a teen and her classmates are rushed into training to pilot robot warriors, only to learn of problems that threaten everything.
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Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Los Angeles was economically booming after WWII and presenting an American dream for Asian immigrants rooted in Southern California suburbanization.
—Aida Ylanan, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
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Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024
Los Angeles was economically booming after WWII and presenting an American dream for Asian immigrants rooted in Southern California suburbanization.
—Aida Ylanan, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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