look for
Idioms-
Search for; also, seek out. For example, A search party was sent to look for the lost fliers , or Those kids are just looking for trouble . [Late 1500s]
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Expect, anticipate, as in Look for a change of weather in March . [Early 1500s]
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“I’d specifically look for $300- to $500-per-month expenses that can temporarily be redirected toward the cards,” La Spisa said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
South Africa is going to look for alternative markets to minimise the impacts of such an exclusion, Ramaphosa said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
“I really do look for a day when we can just be people and not just be the funny, spicy friend,” she adds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
By doing that, they avoided being criticized for a lack of preparation and having to look for names on an index card.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
Kat knew to look for that because Mother always insisted they separate in an airport.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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