out for

idiom

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

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Be safe and keep a keen eye out for things other than rocks and trunks. Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026 Injury report Heat forward Pelle Larsson is listed as doubtful for Sunday at Washington due to the elbow contusion sustained in Friday night’s loss in Boston, keeping him out for that second half. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026 And, Publix confirmed new flavors may be introduced later on, so keep your eyes out for any exciting future additions. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026 UConn is down to 10 available players against the Bulldogs at PeoplesBank Arena with freshman Blanca Quinonez and redshirt senior Caroline Ducharme both out for the fourth straight game. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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