out for

idiom

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

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Palmer has been the difference-maker since joining from Manchester City in 2023 but is currently sidelined with a troublesome groin injury that is expected to keep him out for another five weeks. Simon Johnson, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025 Before, mentors would keep an eye out for opportunities, and if the stars aligned, they were expected to help associates take the next step in their careers. Fortune Editors, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025 The royal is said to own more than a dozen of Sole Bliss shoes and is often spotted wearing the shoes while out for her public engagements. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025 Thus, the group urged the public to keep an eye out for Sly but not to approach him or attempt to intervene. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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