look to

Idioms  

1. Pay attention to, take care of, as in You'd best look to your own affairs . [c. 1300]

2. Anticipate or expect, as in We look to hear from her soon . [c. 1600]

3. look to be . Seem to be, promise to be, as in This looks to be a very difficult assignment . [Mid-1700s]

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Example Sentences

Clifton Broumand, owner of a Maryland-based business that assembles waterproof keyboards and computer mouses for the healthcare industry, is looking to shift his purchases of silicone parts from China to Mexico to avoid tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Potential customers and prospective employees might look to a startup’s “headline valuation” as a positive signal for the company’s future.

From The Wall Street Journal

Companies like Home Depot, Lowe’s and QXO have looked to take advantage of an industry that has fallen out of favor by striking a series of big building-products deals in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal

Following the latest announcements, business groups also said the increased uncertainty would ultimately hurt US consumers when it comes to product choice as well, as exporters look to send more of their products elsewhere.

From BBC

“So they are looking to fit every sliver of evidence into a criminal conspiracy.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• believe in
• bet on
• build on
• count on
• lean on
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