roots

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The supermarket fixture known for its red-capped spices traces its roots to founder Willoughby McCormick, who at 25 years old started selling root beer, flavoring extracts, and fruit syrups door-to-door.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries, whose roots go back to 1886, is worth roughly $16 billion, including cash and debt, according to FactSet.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Although this album has roots planted in the past, it also points toward the future.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The chip designer’s roots in power-friendly CPUs are a major asset, though the stock’s high valuation assumes a lot of success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

From above, the roots were coming alive like long, twisted fingers.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova