gun for

phrase

Synonyms of gun fornext
: to aim at or go after with determination or effort

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Pogačar, the man everyone is gunning for in the Tour, made an impression on others. Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 29 June 2026

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“Gun for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gun%20for. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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