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Odious, yes, but if you’re thinking of running for president one day, why not go for broke?

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

"They felt like this was the right time for them to go for this pilgrimage," Raman said, speaking to AFP in Kuala Lumpur.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

I fancy Everton more than Bournemouth but I'm going to go for the draw.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Later in the day, he’ll go for a practice hit at Ashe.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

He would take the James Caird and go for help.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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