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be out for blood





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Because the Longhorns will be out for blood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2022

Penn State’s defense will be out for blood, and as long as quarterback Sean Clifford doesn’t make big mistakes, the Nittany Lions should prevail.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2021

Some reviewers and Twitter critics may be out for blood when it comes to Mr. Gladwell’s writing.

From New York Times ● Aug. 30, 2019

And, with the Governor sure to be out for blood soon, we can relax for a bit and enjoy everyone reverting to shouting and arguing mode.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 15, 2013

The administration appeared to be out for blood and he was sure that Lyle was still licking the wounds of a few short months ago....

From Wild Justice by Ruth M. Sprague


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