Rooney

/ (ˈruːnɪ) /

noun

Wayne . born 1985, English footballer; he played for Everton (2002–2004) and plays for Manchester United (from 2004) and England (from 2003)

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You may have read the word "simmer" in a recipe or two, but what does it really mean?

To cook in water that begins cold and then reaches a boil.

To stew in a sauce for a long time.

To cook in water, just below boiling temperature.

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Example sentences from the Web for Rooney

Since at least 2007, some Democrats have called for the implementation of the “Rooney rule” on Capitol Hill.
Why Are Black Staffers Fleeing Capitol Hill?|Tim Mak|September 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To add insult to injury, Ronaldo seemed to wink at his bench after Rooney was sent off.
Why It’s Still OK to Hate Sexy Bastard Cristiano Ronaldo After He Saved Team USA|Emily Shire|June 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And so perhaps it is best said that Rooney was truly one of a kind.
Mickey Rooney Was Hollywood’s Golden Age Showman|Lorenza Muñoz|April 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rooney, nee Joe Yule, Jr., always understood his role in life.
Mickey Rooney Was Hollywood’s Golden Age Showman|Lorenza Muñoz|April 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Off camera, Rooney was growing up fast, ditching school and developing an impressive vocabulary of curse words.
Mickey Rooney Was Hollywood’s Golden Age Showman|Lorenza Muñoz|April 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The captain found it not a little difficult to repress a burst of laughter at Mrs. Rooney's suggestion.
Jack Hinton|Charles James Lever
Mr. Rooney's voice was low and rich, and had the precision and decision of a machine-gun in its utterances.
Blue-grass and Broadway|Maria Thompson Daviess
Rooney and Maxwell then took their turn under water, and were equally successful.
Under the Waves|R M Ballantyne
Meanwhile, Paul agreed with me in keeping the whole matter a perfect secret from everybody, Mrs. Rooney herself included.
Jack Hinton|Charles James Lever
Everywhere Mr. Rooney was tightening bolts and polishing surfaces until they glistened while he snapped and tried out all bands.
Blue-grass and Broadway|Maria Thompson Daviess

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