Verb (used without object) : to root around in a drawer for loose coins.    From Dictionary.com. 

Verb (used without object) : The whole group will be rooting for him.    From Dictionary.com. 

No such danger can arise in rooting out bad principles.    From Wordnik.com.  [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference

I'm like the exact opposite of George in rooting intrests.    From Wordnik.com.  [Playoffs, Round Two] Reference

At least you are aware of it, and are interested in rooting out such thinking.    From Wordnik.com.  [Scripting News for 8/16/2006 « Scripting News Annex] Reference

The Afghan people will have to assist in rooting out militants in their villages.    From Wordnik.com.  [Request for more troops in Afghanistan likely, source says] Reference

I have to admit I was torn in rooting for them to lose and between Charla and Mirna.    From Wordnik.com.  [Things In the News That Caught My Limited Attention Span « Michael in Nashville] Reference

What about the public interest in rooting out those who betray their country in wartime?.    From Wordnik.com.  [Think Progress » Poll shows opposition to flag burning amendment.] Reference

The thirteen year old and I are officially united in rooting against Benjamin Button for anything.    From Wordnik.com.  [Oscar night ennui] Reference

In general, we like to belong, whether in rooting for a sports team or attending F&SF conventions.    From Wordnik.com.  [July « 2007 « L.E. Modesitt, Jr. – The Official Website] Reference

Today's announcement reflects our commitment in rooting out terrorism wherever it exists, said Toner.    From Wordnik.com.  [US Designates Iran Opposition Faction a Terrorist Group] Reference

It has taken several justice department investigations to begin rooting out the deep corruption in the place.    From Wordnik.com.  [Balloon Juice » 2006 » May] Reference

The interest is not in rooting for anybody but in watching them collide with each other in a rocket of a plot.    From Wordnik.com.  [Book 12: Slide] Reference

The only safety is in rooting out such a root of bitterness. many -- rather, "the many," that is, the whole congregation.    From Wordnik.com.  [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference

However you play it in your words, it's called rooting for the guy to fail.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com] Reference

While she recently toyed with the idea of rooting for the Eagles, Fortunato was non-committal when.    From Wordnik.com.  [Philly.com - Latest Videos] Reference

I was ten years old when the Titans started playing, and I liked the idea of rooting for a new team.    From Wordnik.com.  [thejetsblog.com] Reference

COOPER: But, Melinda, I-- I was kind of rooting for.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript May 17, 2007] Reference

I've been "rooting" for defeat for over 5 years now.    From Wordnik.com.  [McCain Campaign: Obama, Dems Want To Lose In Iraq Because It Helps Them Politically] Reference

Yes, I'm "rooting" for Lance and the Discovery Team!.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Cat Came Back] Reference

So I ` m kind of rooting for her, for her nomination.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Nov 15, 2005] Reference

"He was kind of rooting for Louisville," Marquis said.    From Wordnik.com.  [Hard-working Gunnar Nixon has decathlon record in sights] Reference

But I was kind of rooting for the underdog in that one.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Jan 12, 2009] Reference

But she knew that this wasn't the time to begin "rooting" for her friend.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Little Miss Nobody Or, With the Girls of Pinewood Hall] Reference

You know, I'm kind of rooting for Bill Richardson for Secretary of State.    From Wordnik.com.  [Oregon GOP Senator Gordon Smith Projected To Lose Re-Election] Reference

'' I'm kind of rooting for somebody to come along and if it's Tiger, fine.    From Wordnik.com.  [Tiger dominates the talk at British Open] Reference

And I think secretly a lot of people are kind of rooting for her to come back.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Feb 27, 2008] Reference

And to those of us who are kind of rooting on the side lines it is overwhelming.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Sep 22, 2001] Reference

We are kind of rooting for Iraq because we hate to talk about what might happen if Iraq loses this.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Dec 15, 2006] Reference

I understand TBS and Fox are "rooting" for a Dodgers/.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Good Phight] Reference

"That is what they call 'rooting'!" answered her friend.    From Wordnik.com.  [Dave Porter and His Rivals or, The Chums and Foes of Oak Hall] Reference

I hate the Steelers so I was kind of rooting for Arizona by default.    From Wordnik.com.  [BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs] Reference

It is from this "rooting" character that the plant gets its specific name.    From Wordnik.com.  [Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc.] Reference

However after self-confessed villain Victor admitted he was "rooting" for the couple.    From Wordnik.com.  [Femalefirst.co.uk - Celebrity Gossip + Lifestyle Magazine] Reference

I'm kind of rooting for "real prison" … not prison for politicians & Enron executives.    From Wordnik.com.  [Pawatercooler.com] Reference

I was kind of rooting for her and, to tell you the truth, she was the funniest thing going.    From Wordnik.com.  [DVD Verdict] Reference

I feel a little giddy each time I run AutoRate, often "rooting" for my favorite "horse" that day.    From Wordnik.com.  [MacUpdate - Mac OS X] Reference

Well, it turns out he's been talking about UTC all week ... and will be "rooting" for them today.    From Wordnik.com.  [Deadspin] Reference