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[root, root] / rut, rʊt /




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"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

He previously served as Mexico’s security minister, helping implement former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s controversial “hugs, not bullets” strategy, which emphasized addressing the root causes of crime instead of military confrontations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

"It's too early to know the root cause but we're already working to find it," he said.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The root of the problem was treating life insurance like a retirement savings vehicle.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Ella smiled at her, then grabbed Reagan's luck root plant from the pot on her nightstand and slipped it into her mantle pocket.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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