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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
The knuckleheads causing civic havoc should be sentenced to root for the Brooklyn Nets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 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
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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