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
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