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Try to understand what’s at the root of their anxiety.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The supermarket fixture known for its red-capped spices traces its roots to founder Willoughby McCormick, who at 25 years old started selling root beer, flavoring extracts, and fruit syrups door-to-door.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"We can't just keep putting out these fires, we need to get to the root causes and work from there."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

And while previous TV adaptations root into the emotional interiority of their male characters while sidelining female desire, “The Forsytes” places more narrative purpose in the hands of its women.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

A low hum rose from the forest floor, as though every rock and root were vibrating, every bush and bough whispering.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman