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Thus far in the series, Rhaenyra has been easy to root for.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
The word “credit” traces back to the Latin root for “to believe.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
"They're likable, they're easy to love, they're easy to root for," said superfan Anthony Donahue.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The audience will root for him, yes, but they won’t have any understanding of who Davidson is as a person.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
In between innings, there’s a cartoon mascot race on the Jumbotron, where you’re supposed to pick one of the Philadelphia mascots and root for it.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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