root out
Example Sentences
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He has tried to get the DNI to help him root out who—among U.S. and Russian agents—spread the story.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
The agency says that’s to root out fraud, but critics say all it does is unnecessarily slow down a system that already vets applicants vigorously.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
"That way authorities can better root out digital deception like this and permanently remove the fraudsters responsible for what is a truly online scourge."
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
For example, users might instruct their agents to root out risks created by being overly concentrated in one part of the market, or monitor a basket of promising semiconductor stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
“In that case,” I say, digging into my satchel once again until I root out two of the double chocolate chip cookies Mom got me yesterday, “want a cookie?”
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
