going (for) 1 of 2

present participle of go (for)

going for

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phrase

present participle of go for
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costing
Verb
  • The team relied on ultra-low-cost ESP32 chips, which retail for $5 to $10, and Raspberry Pi boards costing around $30.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Liability insurance is not just prudent, but mandatory in many states, costing even small Home Owners Associations up to $1,000 a year in premiums.
    Carrie Lukas, Forbes.com, 2 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 7 Sep. 2025.

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