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5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Uproot' in a Sentence

"To remove or pull out something, typically plants or objects, by or as if by the roots." more

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By the time the authorities intervened, the vandals had been uprooting historical markers across the city.
The storm had been uprooting power lines, leaving the entire neighborhood without electricity.
Despite the conservation efforts, illegal loggers had been uprooting valuable trees in the rainforest.
By the time the new gardeners took over, the rabbits had been uprooting the carrots.
The archaeologists discovered evidence that ancient civilizations had been uprooting entire settlements for unknown reasons.

Uproot

uhp-root
verbTo remove or pull out something, typically plants or objects, by or as if by the roots.
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Last Updated On: June 23, 2024
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