root out
Example Sentences
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A White House spokeswoman said McDonald “is delivering with unprecedented speed on the president’s promise to root out fraud and hold fraudsters accountable.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
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
De la Espriella would be an unusual steward to beat back gangs and root out corruption, as he’s promised to do with the help of the Trump administration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
Insurance companies do consistency evaluations that can help root out fraud by determining whether the damage submitted is consistent with what you’d generally expect from the incident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2026
These confessions were numerous, since I had become convinced there was some sin embedded in me, a sin I was desperate to root out.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
