have been looking
- present perfect progressive of look.
Example Sentences
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"He was in a cubicle, he could have been looking at any child, not just mine. I can't get it out my head."
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Scientists in California have been looking at what a devastating doublet sequence might look like.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
An IPO would be a welcome exit for Permira at a time when private-equity firms have been looking for ways to return cash to their investors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Things have been looking up, with higher production and more stable financial results.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
The graduates seem to have been looking elsewhere when they pinned the rose, zinnia, or chrysanthemum on their precise black dresses.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
