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rooting

[roo-ting, root-ing] / ˈru tɪŋ, ˈrʊt ɪŋ /




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And then there’s that other classic Washington move: rooting out fraud.

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

I used to think I was rooting on Statham’s side for better material.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

And he isn’t the only one rooting for Tugboat to succeed.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

He added: "The restriction of access around the tree will also improve the rooting environment and help conserve this historic feature."

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

She kept rooting through her bag and then with a satisfied smile she pulled something from an outside pocket.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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