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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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“While we’re disappointed with last month’s ruling…We believe strongly in our position and look forward to continuing the appeal,” a Carnival spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

“I look forward to an expedited closing and the proposed buyer delivering on their commitments.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

“I’m proud to have 314 Action’s support in this fight and I look forward to working with them in Congress,” El-Sayed said about the endorsement.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

"We will continue to vigorously defend the transaction and will look forward to the hearings on the substance of the State AGs’ action."

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

Like Moss had another life, a future he could look forward to living.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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