out for

phrase

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

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The Chiefs led by three points with three minutes to play, when Reid trotted Harrison Butker out for a 54-yard field goal try. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026 The Rapid Repair Bond Builder+ Collection helps repair damage from heat, color and styling, strengthening strands from the inside out for healthier, shinier hair. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 Jenkins has been declared out for Tuesday’s game, so the Huskies will send in sophomore quarterback Charlie Benoit, who has played in every game this season. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026 Cut pumpkins up into small pieces to scatter in your yard for squirrels, foxes, deer, and more—but don’t get into a regular habit of putting food out for mammals. — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 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 12 Nov. 2026.

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