root
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Similar relationships between bacteria and mucus help sustain coral reefs, kelp forests, plant root systems, and the digestive systems of humans and other animals.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026
Oh, we’ll still learn English and strive for the middle class and root for the Raiders or Cowboys or Broncos or some other underachieving NFL squad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
“The free-soil idea, which took root in New York, would shape national politics.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
The root of the problem, some economists say, traces back to the tsunami of hiring after the pandemic.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
“Now what,” said Nhamo, perched in a curl of tree root.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
Martin said on X that he had been pleased to welcome the family and that they reflected on Biden's "strong Irish roots".
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
As the color grew out, McCoy trimmed the shape so the dark roots faded into the blond tips, creating a gradient effect.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
Over the past decade or so, the firms, with roots in Chicago and Los Angeles, respectively, have transformed from dominant national players into global powerhouses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
After hatching, the larvae feed on the roots, sometimes destroying enough tissue to kill the tree.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
They were short, and their roots had jagged edges.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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