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Ignorance is at the root of the problem, according to Madol, and can dissuade people from getting involved in sports, such as blind soccer.
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Sam Joseph, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
One of the things at the root of populism is conspiracy theory.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 8 Oct. 2024
To offset the commercial components, Maury has worked in sea planes and the Eastern Orient Express, among others, into such itineraries, in part because the romance of the journey is often at the root of why anyone plans such a trip.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
Hydrogen peroxide is antibacterial and can target any infection-causing bacteria at the root of your tooth.6
Swish an equal amount of hydrogen peroxide and water in your mouth for about 30 seconds.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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Sam Joseph, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
One of the things at the root of populism is conspiracy theory.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 8 Oct. 2024
To offset the commercial components, Maury has worked in sea planes and the Eastern Orient Express, among others, into such itineraries, in part because the romance of the journey is often at the root of why anyone plans such a trip.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
Hydrogen peroxide is antibacterial and can target any infection-causing bacteria at the root of your tooth.6
Swish an equal amount of hydrogen peroxide and water in your mouth for about 30 seconds.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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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 8 Nov. 2024.
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