out for

idiom

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

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After Saturday’s game, the Kings’ Domantas Sabonis was diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and will be out for at least four games. Stan Son, The Athletic, 5 Mar. 2025 Later, the two decided to head out for the evening. Pam Windsor, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 Dennis is not currently in custody, though a warrant is out for his arrest, according to jail records. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025 Los Angeles looked very strong at the end of last season and will be out for blood this year. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 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 8 Mar. 2025.

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