root out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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She said this was "a hatred we must stand robustly against, and root out from its very foundations", which meant "taking on extremists and bearing down on those who seek to divide our communities".
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
When another friend of Antone dies, Derek becomes determined to root out ugly truths.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
He has tried to get the DNI to help him root out who—among U.S. and Russian agents—spread the story.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
The agency says that’s to root out fraud, but critics say all it does is unnecessarily slow down a system that already vets applicants vigorously.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
These confessions were numerous, since I had become convinced there was some sin embedded in me, a sin I was desperate to root out.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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