out for

idiom

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

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Alabama defensive tackle Jeremiah Beaman is likely out for the season after sustaining a lower-body injury at Wednesday’s practice, coach Kalen DeBoer said on his radio show Wednesday night. Matthew Ho, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025 Our team keeps an eye out for summer-weight fabrics like gauzy cotton, airy linens, and waffle weaves that are designed to feel breathable. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025 And beyond providing a safe way out for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, formerly a key ally for both Russia and Iran, Putin did not intervene when Assad’s regime was overthrown in December. Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025 Pick the Right Dates Book 12- to 18-months out for migration seasons, and consider shoulder months. Karin Jones, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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