as in costing
to have a price of
those cars go for $25,000
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going for
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1
as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
I could go for a cold beer right about now.
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2
as in accepting
to have a favorable opinion of
I hope they go for my proposal.
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costing
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The California Department of Public Health warned in June that a crackdown on intoxicating hemp could close more than 100 businesses in the manufacturing segment and result in the loss of nearly 18,500 jobs over five years, costing the state more than $3 billion in revenue.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
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Since 2023, eight franchises either opened new practice facilities, renovated or began development on new gyms, with some construction projects costing as much as nine figures.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Going (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20%28for%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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