out to

idiom

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

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Ohtani stood in the on-deck circle representing the winning run when Alex Freeland grounded out to finish a 5-3 loss as the Dodgers dropped another series in an uneven start to the second half. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025 Given 13 of the 17 producers and directors at Open Doors are working on their first feature, multiple other Open Doors titles and talents may jump out to notice and prizes, to be announced at an Open Doors Award Ceremony on Aug. 12. John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025 But the instant the system engaged, Ferebee pulled the cable 4 inches straight out to ensure the release. David Perlmutt, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025 This fight is rippling out to other states too with President Trump urging Republicans to follow the lead of Texas. August 5, NPR, 5 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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