as in to cost
to have a price of
those cars go for $25,000
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go for
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1
as in enjoy
to take pleasure in
I could go for a cold beer right about now.
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2
as in accept
to have a favorable opinion of
I hope they go for my proposal.
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The scandal in question was Prince Andrew’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, which last week cost him his royal title.—
Max Tani,
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3 Nov. 2025 -
Tickets cost $5 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Go (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20%28for%29. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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