Rooney

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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Contemporary Examples of 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
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
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
Rooney, nee Joe Yule, Jr., always understood his role in life.
Mickey Rooney Was Hollywood’s Golden Age Showman
Lorenza Muñoz
April 7, 2014
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

Historical Examples of rooney

I'll keep Catty Rooney's spirit up, niver to consent to that match.
Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10)
Maria Edgeworth
No Rooney, living or dead, was ever guilty or taxed with the like!
Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10)
Maria Edgeworth
You're an iligant lawyer, Mrs. Rooney; but have you the sinews of war?
Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10)
Maria Edgeworth
It seems 'tis not so asy any way, now-a-days, to make a gentlewoman, Mrs. Rooney.
Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10)
Maria Edgeworth
However, it was the crack of Mr. Rooney's whip that brought her to her feet again.
Blue-grass and Broadway
Maria Thompson Daviess