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rootout

Definition:

rootout (verb) - to find and remove by searching thoroughly; to uncover or discover by diligent investigation.

Senses:

1. (Transitive) To uproot or remove completely.

2. (Transitive) To discover and expose hidden or deeply embedded things.

Sample Sentences:

1. The gardener had to root out the weeds to ensure the flowers could grow freely.

2. The journalist worked tirelessly to root out corruption within the government.

3. It took months of investigation to root out the source of the company's financial troubles.

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