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look forward to

British  

verb

  1. to wait or hope for, esp with pleasure

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

look forward to Idioms  
  1. Eagerly anticipate, as in I'm looking forward to their visit, or Jim looked forward to the day when he could retire. [First half of 1700s]


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Look forward to a Tiffany “I Think We’re Alone Now” moment, nods to great bands like the Fall, and a well-timed mention of a flux capacitor.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

Look forward to this topic featuring again in the 2023 edition of this article.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2022

“Thank you for the inspiration and dedication on and off the field! Look forward to seeing what’s next.”

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2021

Look forward to the next phase of devices that will reduce and optimize your household or office energy use.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2021

Look forward to the time when our place among the nations shall be the umpire of the world.

From 'America for Americans!' The Typical American, Thanksgiving Sermon by Newman, John Philip

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