out for

idiom

: to be determined to get
He was out for revenge.

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Keep an eye out for what others say about you to your face and behind your back. Debrief. John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 He was traded to the Arizona Cardinals, who rolled him out for six games to take on 129 carries. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025 Alternatively, the North American Lily Society suggests placing a short, sturdy stake at planting, then swapping it out for a tall stake (using the same hole) as the lily grows. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025 The Blackhawks young talent, combined with some of their veteran experience from centers like Ryan Donato and Teuvo Teravainen means that the Cats shouldn’t count them out for this opener just yet. Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for out for

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“Out for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20for. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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