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deep-seated 

The correct expression for "firmly established" or "deeply ingrained."

This is often misheard and misspoken as "deep-seeded" by people who slur their words and pronounce a letter "t" as a "d."
Marcus has a deep-seated hatred for people who use poor grammar.
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deep-seated 

Naomi Lee is so deep-seated.
deep-seated by Anonymous June 16, 2003

deep-seated 

that was deep-seated!
deep-seated by anonymous June 25, 2003