roots

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One recurring feature is the thin groove across exposed tooth roots, especially between teeth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Children have a stronger sense of their roots and family culture, are more likely to stay together with brothers and sisters as a unit, and are more likely to report that they feel loved.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Some have accused the company of abandoning its online roots, and fans in countries that have missed out on screenings have complained at being excluded.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Grammy Award winner Pink is hosting for the first time, and though the pop star lacks direct Broadway roots, her songs have been featured in the jukebox musicals “Moulin Rouge!” and “& Juliet.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

I think about how difficult it is to get dandelions out of the garden—their roots go so deep, sometimes you have to dig a foot down to get the whole thing out.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy