going for

Example Sentences

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Sue Smith: I am going for the US as the hosts who will go further than people think.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Spencer Pratt had a few things going for him when he launched an insurgent campaign to become Los Angeles’ next mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Now, new owner Nippon Steel 5401 -1.50%decrease; red down pointing triangle is preparing to start a project that will likely keep that mill going for decades longer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

I’ll spare you, but I could keep going for hours.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

A two-liter bottle of water was enough to keep the water wall’s music going for about fifteen minutes.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser