look
verb (used without object)
to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see.
am looking
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present progressiveof look (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“What I am looking for is companies that track the metals price and have compounding alpha on top of that,” Kim said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
"I've had a long time out but I am happy to make a return to this event - I am looking to equal or hopefully do better this year."
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
"Tonight will be an epic semi-final and I am looking forward to watching it. Hopefully I can not make their American dream come true."
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
“I am looking at them as we speak,” Ridi said by phone from his balcony.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
“Dalu. I am looking for Alice Njokamma from Asaba.”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
