root
Example Sentences
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The root cause was economics: Construction costs exceeded achievable sale prices, creating an appraisal gap that kept builders on the sidelines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The shuttle of the Iran World Cup team between Mexico and the United States took root Sunday in Tijuana with an accessory.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
"NASA and Roscosmos have been working to determine the root cause of the cracks, and Roscosmos manages the issue through operational mitigation measures and periodic partial-repair efforts," she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
I know that real problem-solving starts with diagnosing the root cause.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
In between innings, there’s a cartoon mascot race on the Jumbotron, where you’re supposed to pick one of the Philadelphia mascots and root for it.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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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