at the root of

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: the reason for (something)
Simple greed was at the root of the robbery.

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Hormonal fluctuations Hormonal fluctuations, as well as thyroid problems, can therefore be at the root of morning anxieties. Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024 The lack of new single-family home construction, coupled with a dearth of existing homes for sale as current owners cling to lower-interest mortgage payments, is at the root of a nearly 40% rise in central Indiana's median sales price since August 2020, experts say. Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Oct. 2024 Love is at the root of Bobby Berk and Dewey Do's 20-year romance. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2024 Johnson is convinced that at the root of many workplace challenges are work wounds. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 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 26 Dec. 2024.

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