Rooney

/ (ˈruːnɪ) /

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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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How to use Rooney in a sentence

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
When I heard Mickey Rooney had died last week, naturally I wondered: Mickey Rooney was still alive?
Our Dumb Puritan Laws: Sex Bans and Illegal Adultery|Kevin Bleyer|April 20, 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
I cut back to Carrie Johnstone, the footage of her sitting at the board table with Rooney, laughing.
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow
I reckon Rooney and his partner figured it out that they would get a little more rest that way.
The Boy Chums in the Florida Jungle|Wilmer M. Ely
Bully Rooney's face grew black with anger, and he launched himself like a clumsy bear at the slight McCarty.
The Boy Chums in the Florida Jungle|Wilmer M. Ely
Bully Rooney, half-dressed, rose up from his cot and jerked a rifle from its slings.
The Boy Chums in the Florida Jungle|Wilmer M. Ely
He knew that it was "Annie Rooney" if no one else did, and he mangled the notes with appropriate exhilaration.
Stories of a Western Town|Octave Thanet