out to

idiom

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

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Immediately following Davis’ birth in Dallas, his father flew out to California to join the Cowboys, who were getting ready for what became a Super Bowl victory in Pasadena. Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025 Cunningham was behind the wheel, and Siuta pulled her phone out to record. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 17 Dec. 2025 In this open play session designed for toddlers, kids jam out to children’s tunes while enjoying a variety of toys, soft play equipment, and balls to toss, roll, and bounce. Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025 Then his attention returned to the media gathered in front of him and the cameras broadcasting him out to the world. Jared Weiss, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025 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 21 Dec. 2025.

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