look for
phrase
1
: to await with hope or anticipation
You can look for me to arrive at noon.
2
: to search for : seek
looking for a new car
Examples of look for in a Sentence
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Finding this underground hangout might be tricky, but look for the side door on the building at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Reed Street.
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Around 600 outreach workers would also canvass the streets looking for those in need of help, Mamdani said.
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Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
Le Pen is looking for an acquittal In what would be the best-case scenario for Le Pen, the appeals court could clear her of all charges.
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Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Across Connecticut, families coping with PTSD, chronic pain, depression and treatment-resistant mental health conditions are looking for therapies that offer hope when conventional approaches have fallen short.
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John R. Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
Another fun way to capture the vibe is to look for gorgeous home décor or new furniture!
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Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
And even after an animal is slaughtered, the meat goes through a thorough inspection looking for any sign of disease, abnormalities or contamination.
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Many of the same institutions and organizations that offer classes are also looking for teachers.
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Amanda Gardner,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
It’s always been about knowing what to look for, but as people become savvy about the secondhand market, those moments are becoming less common.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Around 600 outreach workers would also canvass the streets looking for those in need of help, Mamdani said.
—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
Le Pen is looking for an acquittal In what would be the best-case scenario for Le Pen, the appeals court could clear her of all charges.
—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Across Connecticut, families coping with PTSD, chronic pain, depression and treatment-resistant mental health conditions are looking for therapies that offer hope when conventional approaches have fallen short.
—
John R. Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
Another fun way to capture the vibe is to look for gorgeous home décor or new furniture!
—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
And even after an animal is slaughtered, the meat goes through a thorough inspection looking for any sign of disease, abnormalities or contamination.
—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Many of the same institutions and organizations that offer classes are also looking for teachers.
—
Amanda Gardner,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
It’s always been about knowing what to look for, but as people become savvy about the secondhand market, those moments are becoming less common.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
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“Look for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20for. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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