went for it
Example Sentences
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Hannah Mayuski, a freelance social-media marketer in Atlanta who got breast implants in early December, said she just went for it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
This time, with just more than 90 seconds left in the first half, he went for it on fourth and three at the Panthers’ 19-yard line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2026
Detroit twice went for it on fourth down but failed to convert both times.
From Barron's ● Nov. 27, 2025
After a short run, an incompletion and a short pass, Maryland went for it on fourth and goal from the two.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2025
There was a break, and so Moss went for it.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
