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took root
vb. (en-simple pasttake root)
Usage examples of "took root".
The force of the coldfire-bound steel took root and expanded, exploding outward with all the force of a bomb.
Just as Ingram's hamburger craze took root, the Great Depression appeared, threatening the life of this fledgling fast-food industry.
The shore in the Viisiiviisii was far beneath his feet, where the trees of the forest took root in the submerged soil of sodden Fluva.
Under it festers the dark power that took root there when Ternannoc's masters opened the world-gates.
A panicky notion took root in my mind that our huge wealth cried aloud through its canvas shrouds.
He crossed his arms on the table, took root with a long sigh, saying what a comfort it was to get off his feet.