Remove completely (4,3)

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root out

(Other definitions for root out that I've seen before include "Get rid or, extirpate" , "Completely remove" , "Extirpate, eradicate" , "Extirpate, find and destroy" , "Destroy completely" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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