out to

idiom

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

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Some engine builders even advise to drain the oil, then add some fresh oil with the drain plug out to flush out any remaining contaminants that did not drain completely. John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026 To add some romance to your look, consider wearing your hair in loose curls that are brushed out to create a soft wave full of movement. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026 Nuggets’ chess moves with Tyson, Jones — B Hunter Tyson was a Summer League legend, but shipping him out to get Spencer Jones’ contract converted was a no-brainer. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026 These two schools met again Friday, and once again, one team jumped out to a big lead. Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for out to

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“Out to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20to. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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