root
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Total domination attacked this fragile construction at its root, making human beings superfluous and sweeping them into an ideological process whose terrible boast was, in her phrase, “everything is possible.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
It was not known how the fire started, but Bambang said the park was extremely dry as El Nino conditions take root in Indonesia.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Of course, obesity isn’t just an individual problem – it takes a society-wide approach to truly tackle the root causes.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
I’m an associate professor of sociology and criminology, and my scholarship focuses on far-right networks and digital radicalization – the exact ecosystem where these conspiracy theories have taken root and spread.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
You’ve just got to root for the underdog, don’t you?
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
"The issue often has roots beyond the classroom, from illness and mental health challenges to poverty and unmet special educational needs."
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
The Port of Long Beach has continued to plant roots downtown with the acquisition of an office tower.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Instead, land-based bacteria consumed parts of the bones, while plant roots carved long grooves across their surfaces.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
The mosquito abatement district model has its roots in the early 20th century, and Utah was the third state to pass legislation authorizing the agencies.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
I felt like I could grow roots and stand right there on the mountaintop for all of time and never be lonely again.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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