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View definitions for going for

going for

verb as in reach

Strongest matches

verb as in like, choose

verb as in attack

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Example Sentences

In this election, it was the most deep-purple state in the nation, going for Donald Trump but electing Democrats as governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and secretary of state.

From Salon

In September 1984, she travelled to Tbilisi, telling people she was going for surgery, and instead gave birth to a daughter.

From BBC

His opening two overs were rusty, going for 19 runs, but gradually the cobwebs were blown away.

From BBC

Rio Hondo Prep is going for its 16th Southern Section title when playing Warren in the Division 7 final at Arcadia on Friday.

There will be goals, but I can't split them so I am going for a draw.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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