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out to

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

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How to Watch Duke vs Arkansas Duke has been dominant thus far, racing out to an undefeated record. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025 Groff turned toward Bowen Yang, who was seated in the audience, and brought him out to dance. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025 He’s definitely struggled to get the most out to the McLaren car of late. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2025 It’s known for its scenic route, including a segment that goes into Doheny State Beach, along the harbor island and out to near where the Spirit of Dana Point is docked at the Ocean Institute. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 Nov. 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 2 Dec. 2025.

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