look
verb (used without object)
to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see.
has been looking
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present perfect progressiveof look (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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An internal review found $20 billion worth of such deals weren’t disclosed to regulators, and Walter has been looking to unload some assets to raise capital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Byron Rashed has been looking for work since the beginning of February, an experience he calls “very challenging.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Johnson & Johnson is “leaning” toward spinning out the hips-and-knees business that the company has been looking to hive off, Chief Financial Officer Joseph Wolk said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Target, meanwhile, has been looking for ways to revive sales growth, as shoppers have sought out cheaper necessities at rivals like Walmart.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Mr. Filch has been looking for someone to clear out these old files,” said Snape softly.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
