- plural of root.
roots
Example Sentences
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Despite its roots in Freiburg -- Rombach comes from the area -- the firm's ties to the United States and its tech scene are also strong.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
“Leo wants to reawaken those Christian roots, those seedlings. He wants to nourish that. His presence is intended to do that,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
A spokesperson for the environmental charity said plant roots were good for moisture retention and soil health, with their texture playing a part in slowing the flow of overland water.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
These fungi have been used in botany since the mid-19th century and form close partnerships with plant roots.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
With her next step up, Abby was high enough to see over the redwood’s roots.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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