at the root of

phrase

: the reason for (something)

Simple greed was at the root of the robbery.

Examples of at the root of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a guest essay for the New York Times on Tuesday, Paramount CEO David Ellison says CNN is at the root of opposition to the company’s merger with Warner Bros Discovery. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026

Common reasons your dog is barking Oftentimes, boredom or attention-seeking is at the root of barking. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 28 July 2026

The 32-year-old actress appeared on the latest episode of the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast and opened up about how perfectionism was at the root of her mental health struggles. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

According to Early, the One Big Beautiful Bill, also known as House Resolution 1, is at the root of the problem. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Rhymes for at the root of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove