out for

phrase

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

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The long month of August is typically one of the busiest times of the year for police, with schools out for summer and many young people at a loose end. Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 All five on the 2026 slate will be out for sales by year-end, according to the company. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026 There is currently no standalone carve-out for post-production work alone. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Much like the first matchup, the Chiefs had several notable players out for the game, including Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and two starting offensive linemen on offense. Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026 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 29 Aug. 2026.

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