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look forward to

British  

verb

  1. to wait or hope for, esp with pleasure

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

look forward to Idioms  
  1. Eagerly anticipate, as in I'm looking forward to their visit, or Jim looked forward to the day when he could retire. [First half of 1700s]


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We look forward to seeing you in D.C.!

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

"While we are disappointed with the jury's decision regarding Durk Banks, a.k.a. 'Lil Durk,' we look forward to presenting our evidence at his second trial", First Assistant US Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

In a joint statement, the two sides announced the “amicable resolution of all their remaining claims and litigation” tied to the franchise and said they look forward to sharing in its continued success.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

"The two sides discussed substantive plans for next steps, which will be announced in the coming weeks, and look forward to equally productive meetings tomorrow in Ukraine."

From Barron's Sep. 6, 2026

Activities that gave me something to look forward to.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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