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Definition of going (for)next
present participle of go (for)

going for

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phrase

present participle of go for

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costing
Verb
  • Last October, OpenAI announced plans to partner with a local company to build a data centre powered by clean energy costing up to $25 billion.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The heart monitor, for the record, ended up costing more than the sleep apnea test at $200 after insurance.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
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“Going (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20%28for%29. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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