1
as in to watch out (for)
to be cautious of or on guard against
if you go in those woods, look out for snakes!
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2
as in to care
to have an interest or concern for
as a fiduciary, she has an obligation to look out for our interests
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look out for
2 of 2phrase
as in nurse
to attend to the needs and comforts of
He always looks out for his grandkids.
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Why do governing bodies care about who identifies as female?—
Forbes,
Forbes,
28 Jan. 2025 -
The man who provided Pollard’s heart Casey Angell didn’t care that much for sports.—
Graham Womack,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Jan. 2025
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As Clark stood with her family at midcourt, USC players and coaches sat on their bench minutes after their loss and watched highlights of Clark’s greatest moments at Iowa.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Kansas City gave up a 2018 first round pick, a 2017 third round pick, and pick No. 27 to put themselves in position to acquire a quarterback who would watch and learn behind Smith for one season, before eventually taking over the entire NFL, and ushering Kansas City to new heights.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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Since noticing strange things happening in her home, Kayleigh began sharing videos of them on TikTok (@thegreenemanor).—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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In January 2023, a Delta plane was preparing for take off when air traffic controllers noticed another craft crossing the runway in its path.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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