Root out

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Negative Connotation

Usually implies removal of something bad or harmful with serious effort.

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The school board is looking to root out bullying.

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Active Effort

Indicates a proactive and determined action, not just waiting for change.

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They plan to root out inefficiency in the workflow.

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Not Instant

The process is often time-consuming and may involve thorough investigation.

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The audit team took months to root out the financial discrepancies.

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