look
verb (used without object)
to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see.
have been looking
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present perfect progressiveof look.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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Gabriel would have been looking to a Premier League 2 Manchester derby at City on Saturday evening, but that game has been postponed because of United's various Thursday European commitments.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Hearns, 25, and her friend have been looking for places to rent in Los Angeles, where they both work, but have struggled to find a home in their price range.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Atkinson said they have been looking for Taele in connection with the crime since then.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Consumer companies have been looking to expand their reach into wellness products, an area that Americans are increasingly willing to spend on even amid tighter budgets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
He would have been looking forward to seeing Hagrid under normal circumstances, but Care of Magical Creatures meant seeing the Slytherins too — the first time he would come face-to-face with them since becoming champion.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
