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[root, root] / rut, rʊt /




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During our latest live Q&A show, I asked our resident Elon Musk reporter Al Root whether or not he’d be buying the SpaceX IPO.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

England lose three wickets in space of five balls as New Zealand dismiss Harry Brook, Joe Root and Ben Stokes on day two of the first Test at Lord's.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Root canal treatment works by removing infected tissue inside the tooth and sealing the area to prevent bacteria and toxins from spreading into surrounding tissues.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The higher up-front costs still outweigh savings at the pump, Al Root writes for Barron’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

In some ways Root preferred it like that.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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