root
Example Sentences
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The root cause for this week’s blockbuster gains was the same as always: artificial intelligence.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
After several days, it had taken root in the red coastal soil.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Smith said in an email he has “worked with prosecutors to address the root causes of crime through treatment, protecting public safety by helping clients move away from unlawful behavior into rewarding lives.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Roblox’s key demographic is kids under 17, and this is at the root of the company’s problem in 2026.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Our robot had arrived at the tundra, where cold temperatures and short growing seasons made it impossible for trees to take root.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
Vocabulary lists containing root
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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