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Definition of going (for)next
present participle of go (for)

going for

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phrase

present participle of go for

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costing
Verb
  • These gaps in our system are leaving people behind and costing our health system billions of dollars.
    — Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Students use a point system to shop for groceries, with healthier items costing fewer points.
    — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
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“Going (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/going%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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