go for

Example Sentences

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“I was like, ‘Oh, let me really try and nail the thrush.’ and I was really trying to go for accuracy, listening to it over and over again.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

“When we detect all the problems, we go for the solution. And we knew that the solution will arrive. The object is to challenge people.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

"For myself and my family, you're looking at over £20 to £25 just to go for maybe an hour of swimming."

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

If he gets to power, Lawson expects Burnham to go for some quick wins to try to re-energize the Labour brand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

“Maybe we could go for a walk. Show me the pond I saw when we drove up?”

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry