root
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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
Lower carbon dioxide emissions from soil in these areas often reflect declining root activity and shrinking microbial populations.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
I know that real problem-solving starts with diagnosing the root cause.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
“We’ll go dig worms and sell them for bait on Monday so’s we can buy ourselves a root beer at the Rite-Time.”
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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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