out to

idiom

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

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For the stock market, that could mean the extraordinary gains of the last several years could broaden out to other sectors such as banks and consumer discretionary, according to 22V Research's Dennis DeBusschere. Sarah Min, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025 This new storm will deliver a glancing blow to southern New England on Sunday before quickly racing out to sea. Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025 If the pot is in a saucer to catch excess water, make sure to empty it out to help keep your plant's roots healthy. Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025 After a few moments, Bad Bunny stood up and resumed singing, while also giving a shout out to the Mexico City crowd. Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for out to

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“Out to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20to. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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