look after
Britishverb
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to take care of; be responsible for
she looked after the child while I was out
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to follow with the eyes
he looked after the girl thoughtfully
Example Sentences
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"I put my trust in Robert to do the right thing and look after my baby. He has done the lowest of the low," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
EchoStar’s star might be on the rise and worth a fresh look after a volatile stretch, according to analysts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
"If we're going to be refugees, we'll stay here. We'll look after each other," she said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
"Plus the crates, plus people to look after them on the flights, veterinary care, even the forklift trucks to lift the crates up on to the plane are expensive, so it all adds up."
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
“I know, Pa. But I’m counting on you to look after Anna.”
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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