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[root, root] / rut, rʊt /




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The higher up-front costs still outweigh savings at the pump, Al Root writes for Barron’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Part of the so-called African Trilogy that occupied Side 2 of “Tap Root Manuscript,” “Soolaimón” offered up an idea of white-guy world music years before Peter Gabriel and Paul Simon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Root canal infections can allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

She joins Barron’s Lauren Rublin and Al Root for a discussion of the economy, markets, and investment opportunities in equities and beyond.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

“Yes, sir,” lied Holly, all too aware that Root would suspend her immediately if he knew she’d neglected the Ritual.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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