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]
Example Sentences
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And once you know what you’re looking for, you don’t need it explained.”
From Salon
At City Hall, both supporters and critics of Bass have been retracing recent events, looking for clues as to how things went wrong.
From Los Angeles Times
She came a long way looking for love.
From Los Angeles Times
If I were diagnosed today, after taking time to process it, I would look for those communities.
Scottish craft beer giant Brewdog could be sold off after bosses called in financial experts to look for new investors.
From BBC
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