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This time it was a more blunt, less family-friendly phrase that drove her "go for it" mentality.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

And one of the oddities of the setup is that they’re typically underpriced compared with what they’d go for in a private sale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Shares go for 21 times forward earnings estimates, versus a five-year average of 27 times.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

On the Sunday before Christmas this past December, I asked Nana where she wanted to go for lunch.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

I let out a disgusted rush of air in response and go for the door.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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