fixing to

Example Sentences

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He tells the officers, “We’re fixing to go. This is their last song.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023

"I'm lost. I'm really lost. End of school's fixing to be here, she ain't gonna be there. I mean she's gone," he said.

From BBC • May 2, 2023

It was a bright, beautiful afternoon, and the great Bob Gibson was fixing to pitch for the visiting Cardinals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2022

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers say the law needs fixing to prevent such a situation from arising again.

From Washington Times • Jan. 26, 2022

What I’m fixing to do is talk to Judd Travers straight and tell him I’m not going to give Shiloh back.

From "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor