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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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 For as much as DeLauter has flaunted his power early on, with a league-high five home runs, his plate discipline has always been at the root of his production. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026 Her father, whose own finances were decimated, acknowledged that money was at the root of the change. — Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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