going for one
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Close down the bar I’m definitely the person who likes to say I’m only going for one drink and then completely shuts down the place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2022
“We’re fighting for roster spots, but at the same time, we’re all going for one goal, and that’s to win in the World Cup.”
From Washington Post ● Sep. 19, 2022
“It was a surreal moment seeing him on the other side, up against our defense, going for one of his vintage comeback wins, and we stood up tonight and I was happy about that.”
From Washington Times ● Sep. 13, 2022
But I think that dating is as important now for me as ever because it’s still worth going for one of the most fundamental things about humans.
From Slate ● Mar. 29, 2020
We needed at least a bucket to keep a fire going for one evening.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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