Honor
Honor verb - To show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration.
Root
Root verb - To set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter.
Both words in one sentence
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However, Oedipus is driven by both honor and a dedication to his people to root out the cause of this evil.
Source: Theatre / Oedipus the King - Honor Before Reason: The root cause of all the women's troubles.
Source: Bollywood / Lajja
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