out for

idiom

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

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Everyone assumed the injury would knock Warner out for the rest of the season, which makes sense given the severity of it. Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 Her predecessor as the office's top prosecutor, Erik Siebert, resigned in late September amid fears among staff that he would be forced out for refusing to charge James, CBS News has previously reported. Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025 Too Long Leaving cheese out for too long can lead to bacterial growth, increase the risk of foodborne illness, and also impact the flavor and texture. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025 The Colts are dealing with a massive issue at quarterback with Daniel Jones out for the season with a torn Achilles, Anthony Richardson is out with a fractured orbital bone, and Riley Leonard dealing with a knee injury. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Dec. 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 13 Dec. 2025.

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