root
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On a reconnaissance mission, Jessie climbs to the roof and discovers the root of this strange standoffishness: Every child, in every window, has their face glued to a screen.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026
Sammie Bell of the United Kingdom came to Florida to root for England with her family.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Thus far in the series, Rhaenyra has been easy to root for.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
"This is a good step, but the main focus should be on the root cause. Those who indulge in leaking examination papers should be identified," one aspirant told news agency ANI.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
He helped Abby sit on the ground and then, climbing through underbrush and fallen branches, he made his way around the huge root system.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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