roots

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Farther up Main Street, planter boxes are falling apart, with tree roots snaking down the wall, uprooting concrete and auditioning for roles in a sequel to “Invasion of the Body Snatchers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

But those islands have formed the roots of a national movement and the backbone of his election campaign.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Sazerac traces its roots to a 1630 vineyard and distillery in France.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

By the time they released their fully English singles - the catchy, bubblegum-esque Dynamite and Butter - they were ready to bet on the bright, disco-inflected departure from their hip-hop roots.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

She looked into my eyes, like she was checking to make sure that smile had its roots deep down inside of me.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan