root
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"They're likable, they're easy to love, they're easy to root for," said superfan Anthony Donahue.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
A root used for more than a millennium may not replace today's treatments yet, but it could help guide the next generation of hair regrowth therapies.
From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 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
De la Espriella would be an unusual steward to beat back gangs and root out corruption, as he’s promised to do with the help of the Trump administration.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Once again, he was able to lift Abby’s feet, one at a time, and position them on a higher root.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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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