out for

idiom

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

Examples of out for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Keep an eye out for all promotions and discounts on the Fry’s website. USA TODAY, 18 May 2024 Royal watchers can keep an eye out for works by celebrated photographers Dorothy Wilding, Annie Leibovitz, Polly Borland and David Bailey, which are also included in the display. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024 When officials issue air quality alerts, people should limit their exposure to the wildfire smoke, reduce exertion, and keep an eye out for potential symptoms, like coughing or shortness of breath, Brown and Czarnecki advise. Chantelle Lee, TIME, 15 May 2024 The timer itself is also built with IP54 waterproof material and a sealed battery cover that keeps moisture out for long lasting durability. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024 For California beachgoers, officials ask that people give pelicans plenty of space and keep a keen eye out for any strange or erratic pelican behavior. Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024 Many of them keep an eye out for criminal proceedings where the perp used your data. PCMAG, 15 May 2024 Keep an eye out for electric Amazon big rigs rolling out of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024 Admittedly, the lengthy travel journey and spate of rugged adventures make the trip better suited for older kids, but parents shouldn’t rule it out for rough-and-tumble tots either. Lindsay Cohn, Parents, 13 May 2024

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“Out for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20for. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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