root
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He said previous agreements had failed as they did not tackle "the root cause" of the conflict, namely the continued presence in eastern DRC of Hutu militants linked to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
The “lifelines” of his title pertain to deeper and more universal connections found in the Greek language itself: “‘Economy’ shares a root with the word ‘ecology,’” Mr. Hoffman writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
It comes as Mali's security situation appears to be deteriorating, more than a decade after a jihadist insurgency began taking root in the north of the country.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
With no one interesting to root for, I lost track of “HOTD’s” labyrinth of houses, realms, battles and armies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
“We’ll use the roots like rungs on a ladder. You go first. Hang on tight to a root and I’ll help you get your feet up.”
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
In Valeria Luiselli’s “Beginning Middle End” a writer in her late 30s, unsettled by a difficult divorce, travels to Sicily with her 12-year-old daughter in search of her roots and a new start.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
He’s getting in touch with his roots the way dozens of former NFL players are from coast to coast, teaching the game he loves to the latest generation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
"I consider myself Russian. A country means nothing, it's all about nationality. All my family are from Russia. All my roots are from there," he says.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The system, which was installed in 2013, is especially important for young vines, whose roots are not as deep.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Abby let go with one hand, keeping her face pressed close to the roots.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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