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However, Mr. Starritt keeps his leads center stage and ensures that throughout their professional trials and personal ordeals they remain captivating presences and sympathetic enough to root for.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
It may have been a somewhat underwhelming year for television, but there are still a number of standout series to root for and races with the potential to surprise us.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
In response, designer brand Lurelly posted: “If by surgeon you mean her new born baby. I can’t wait for a world where we root for each other rather than assume.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 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
I spotted some students from my school, walking toward the nearby football stadium, on their way to watch the game and root for our team.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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