out for
phrase
: to be determined to get
He was out for revenge.
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Fraley has been out for more than a month with a hernia and Jonny DeLuca missed 22 games with a hamstring strain.
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John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Every guest room in the hotel comes with a full kitchen, perfect for travelers, especially families, who may not want to eat out for every meal.
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Chadner Navarro,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Peter seeks him out for help, which explains why his assistant might be calling Spider-Man.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Captain Dhananjaya da Silva, who made 120 in Sri Lanka's first innings of 308, was out for a seven-ball duck.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
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John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Every guest room in the hotel comes with a full kitchen, perfect for travelers, especially families, who may not want to eat out for every meal.
—
Chadner Navarro,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Peter seeks him out for help, which explains why his assistant might be calling Spider-Man.
—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Captain Dhananjaya da Silva, who made 120 in Sri Lanka's first innings of 308, was out for a seven-ball duck.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
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“Out for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20for. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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