root out
Example Sentences
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Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer and conservative presidential candidate, said he would deploy the military to root out crime.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
The case drew widespread attention and revived concerns that the department had failed to root out a culture of intolerance that led to past scandals.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Rama continues to promote Diella abroad as part of his promise to root out corruption -- a key requirement for the country's EU ambitions.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Lewandowski is in full compliance with the Office of Government Ethics forms, and Noem’s contract approval process has helped root out waste, fraud and abuse, the DHS spokeswoman said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 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
