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Fire officials are continuing to investigate the blaze, including whether fireworks are at the root of its ignition, Laguna Beach Mayor Alex Rounaghi told The Times.
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Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Root canal: In severe cases, the dentist removes the nerve at the root of the tooth, which stops all pain sensation.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 21 June 2025
These pathogens thrive in wet soil and heavy soils with poor aeration, which is why overwatering is often at the root of the problem.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
His ability to knife his way into the paint was at the root of his creating quality opportunities for his teammates and finishing with four assists.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Root canal: In severe cases, the dentist removes the nerve at the root of the tooth, which stops all pain sensation.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 21 June 2025
These pathogens thrive in wet soil and heavy soils with poor aeration, which is why overwatering is often at the root of the problem.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
His ability to knife his way into the paint was at the root of his creating quality opportunities for his teammates and finishing with four assists.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for at the root of
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“At the root of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20root%20of. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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