root
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During a visit to Ituri on Thursday, Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba acknowledged "delays in payment" and gave assurances that the "organisational issue" at the root of the problem would be resolved.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
“The Parasitic Mind” argues that “idea pathogens” have taken root in the Western mind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
It may have been a somewhat underwhelming year for television, but there are still a number of standout series to root for and races with the potential to surprise us.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
This is the very root of the event’s failure.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 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
"Our work helps explain our fascination with crystals and contributes to the understanding of the evolutionary roots of aesthetics and worldview," concluded García-Ruiz.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
The group traces its roots back to the company’s founder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Like Rees, he suggests the roots of the UK's healthy life expectancy lies in poverty and lack of opportunity.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Swiss center back Manuel Akanji plays for Inter Milan and roots for the Atlanta Falcons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
“If I could, I’d pull up my roots and move to the other side of the mountain, I would. This place is falling apart,” the ones who didn’t want to seem afraid would say.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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