look for

1. 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]

2. Expect, anticipate, as in Look for a change of weather in March . [Early 1500s]

Example Sentences

Streamers are looking for creative ways to stoke growth, and to prove to advertisers they have a critical mass of eyeballs worth pitching products to.

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It is understood that Skye fell from the changing table after a staff member left her unattended to look for nappy cream.

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“The feds are gonna be looking for us in a week maybe, so we are leaving today or tomorrow,” the man said.

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Large companies say they are likely to add far fewer seasonal workers than in other recent years, while more people are looking for holiday jobs to tide them over in a difficult hiring market.

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The National Retail Federation notes that holiday shoppers will be looking for deals, and may cut back day-to-day spending to be able to afford gifts.

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