out for

phrase

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

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More like dawg days, the way players are showing out for club and country lately. Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 As for what comes next, Crowell said to keep an eye out for a few more business moves before the year is up. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026 Bacon could be swapped out for another pre-cooked protein like sausage or tempeh. Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Canales ruled King out for Carolina’s second exhibition game, on Saturday against the Bills. Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 10 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 16 Aug. 2026.

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