going for one
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Still, temperatures everywhere are significantly above average, the Weather Service said, so “many locations will keep the very high heat risk going for one more day.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
The top-ranked Djokovic wants to keep his momentum going for one last week and cap a great season in style with the Davis Cup title.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 22, 2023
“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
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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