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The phrase "for dead" is correct and usable in written English.
The phrase is often used to indicate something that is no longer available, applicable, or relevant. For example, you could say "The debate was finished for dead."
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They left him for dead.
That's for dead men.
They gave me up for dead".
She gave up the novel for dead.
Now he was leaving it for dead.
LEFT FOR DEAD, by J. A. Jance.
"And leave Olivia here for dead?
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