Sports/Entertainment:
* "I'm rooting for the underdog team in the championship game." (meaning supporting or cheering for)
* "The whole family was rooting for the contestants on the singing show." (meaning showing support or enthusiasm)
Plants/Gardening:
* "The gardener carefully placed the seedlings in the soil, making sure to root them properly." (meaning establishing roots in the ground)
* "The cutting has started to root and will soon grow into a new plant." (meaning forming roots)
Metaphorical:
* "Her strong sense of community is rooted in her upbringing." (meaning originating from or based on)
* "His love for music is rooted in his childhood." (meaning deeply connected to or derived from)
Computer Science:
* "Rooting your phone gives you access to the operating system's core files." (meaning gaining administrator privileges)
The correct usage of "rooting" depends on the context and the meaning you want to convey.