out for

phrase

: to be determined to get
He was out for revenge.

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Supporters — business groups and affordable housing advocates — say CEQA lawsuits drag projects out for years, jacking up your rent and mortgage. — Kiara Adams, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Quarterback Jalen Hurts is out, Saquon Barkley is listed as questionable, and DeVonta Smith is out for the game. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Investors will be watching out for SK Hynix's quarterly results on Wednesday, where the South Korean chipmaker will announce shareholder returns. — Justina Lee,fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 The career Bowen ultimately carved out for himself is one that most artists never attain. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for out for

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“Out for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20for. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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