out to

phrase

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

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As the day progresses and the vibe moves from business to pleasure, guests drift out to the outdoor terrace at La Lo La Rooftop with panoramic vistas, twinkling festoon lighting, and a menu of tapas and cocktails. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 Infested fruits often drop from the tree prematurely, and apple maggot larvae eventually tunnel out to pupate and overwinter in the soil. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026 Shout out to Taye Diggs, because that might have been the easiest phone call booking. — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026 So did trees—the Levitts ripped them out to ease the work of building crews (and then planted saplings after the homes were built). — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 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 3 Oct. 2026.

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