out for

idiom

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

Examples of out for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web American Airlines singled us out for being Black, embarrassed us, and humiliated us. Melissa Noel, Essence, 30 May 2024 But when a marine archaeologist working for MI6 is gunned down, his daughter (Carole Bouquet, deadly with a crossbow) is out for payback with Bond's help. Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 29 May 2024 If not for the security guard and personal assistant trailing discreetly behind, Selena Gomez might be any other person out for fresh air on a drizzly May morning. Lucy Feldman, TIME, 29 May 2024 Travelers can stroll through the streets in Oia village, relax on the beautiful white and black sand beaches, head out for a sailing tour around the coast, or, spend their entire day holed up in one of its ultra-luxurious hotels that each offers their own perfect views, meals, and experiences. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024 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 6 Jun. 2024.

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