out for

phrase

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

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Tyler Glasnow is even further away from pitching in big-league games as his back spasms have kept him out for months. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Lopez took part even though the Twins’ star is out for the season. Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Breathe in for a count of four, then breathe out for a count of six. Malaka Gharib, NPR, 20 July 2026 Over 70 cases have been identified so far in the community cluster as the city Health department warned locals and those who have visited to keep an eye out for flu-like symptoms. Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 20 July 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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