as in to cost
to have a price of
those cars go for $25,000
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go for
2 of 2phrase
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 retirement age was first set at 70, then lowered to 65, chosen so that the first national pension system could offer generous benefits and cost the state virtually nothing.—
Jon Sabes,
Fortune,
7 June 2026 -
To win control of the Senate, defeating Collins is key for Democrats, some of whom fear that Platner's controversies could cost them the race.—
Ford McCracken,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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“Go (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20%28for%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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