out to

idiom

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

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The Rams jumped out to a 9-0 lead to open the game as the Riders came out cold and discombobulated. Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025 Photo : Coldwell Banker Warburg The other bathroom in the primary suite leads out to a wraparound terrace. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025 While Los Angeles jumped out to an early lead in the extra period, Knicks All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson put his team on his back, becoming the centerpiece of the team’s stingy offense. Jacob Lev, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025 Also, shout out to Roan's left thumbnail, which is currently swathed in a Band-Aid. Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for out to

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“Out to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20to. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.

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