root out
Example Sentences
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Last month, Kim vowed to root out "evil" and scolded lazy officials at a major meeting of Pyongyang's top brass.
From Barron's
And still others poked fun at how ineffective internal investigations can be at rooting out problem officers and pervasive police shootings.
From Los Angeles Times
Participants have said California should first focus on rooting out fraud and waste before searching for new sources of funds.
Kennedy launched his “Make America Healthy Again” movement with promises to root out what he saw as toxins plaguing children.
For viewers who often complain that the faithful are useless at rooting out traitors, the twist will allow fans to play along and see whether they can do any better.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
