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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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
An investigative journalist who has been looking into the Welsh Gender Service for several months said that referrals from the service had been "out of whack" with the rest of the UK.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
The government has been looking for ways to ease pressure in a prison system that is more than 97% full in England and Wales.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Neil Sun, a portfolio manager at RBC Global Asset Management, said his team has been looking recently for opportunities in investment-grade corporate bonds, given the prospect of an AI supply overhang and wider spreads.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Teresita has been looking out the window too, and she turns to me.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
