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[root, root] / rut, rʊt /




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Having gone toe-to-toe in 2020 with Root in “Perry Mason’s” first season, Rhys was thrilled Root was cast as Tom’s primary antagonist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Mainly nipping the ball up the Lord's slope, Smith took the edge of Gay, then pinned Root lbw for eight.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

Soon the rumrunners were transmitting their messages in codes and ciphers that Root could not break.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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