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[root, root] / rut, rʊt /




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Joe Root holds the record for most Tests as England skipper, with 64.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

My colleague, Al Root, says it’s likely the space sector will be volatile heading into the SpaceX IPO as new investors enter the sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 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

“I don’t know if the Council will go for this,” admitted Root when they’d departed.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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