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[root, root] / rut, rʊt /




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"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

The word “credit” traces back to the Latin root for “to believe.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The shuttle of the Iran World Cup team between Mexico and the United States took root Sunday in Tijuana with an accessory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"They're likable, they're easy to love, they're easy to root for," said superfan Anthony Donahue.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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




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