root out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Banks spend billions a year on anti-money-laundering efforts, often with sprawling teams and software meant to root out financial criminals.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Insurance companies do consistency evaluations that can help root out fraud by determining whether the damage submitted is consistent with what you’d generally expect from the incident.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Changes to reporting and consultation duties involve a higher bar for including them in legislation and using artificial intelligence to root out "disproportionate" ones.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
The case drew widespread attention and revived concerns that the department had failed to root out a culture of intolerance that led to past scandals.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
“In that case,” I say, digging into my satchel once again until I root out two of the double chocolate chip cookies Mom got me yesterday, “want a cookie?”
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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