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[root, root] / rut, rʊt /




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Jacob Bethell was guilty of a loose drive to be leg before to O'Rourke, who also produced a beauty to find the edge of Joe Root.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"When I play and I improvise, I don't think, because music comes from the subconscious, someplace else," Rollins told news site The Root.

From Barron's • May 26, 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

Root allowed himself a fleeting grin, then it was back to business.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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