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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He sent her a message: “What do you look for in a partner?”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
When students understand the value of the process, they’re less likely to look for an easy shortcut like AI.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
"I look for her here and she's not there, I went to the hospital and she's not there. Where is she?'"
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
If the defender leaves Cunha, then he has time to play between the lines, get on the ball and look for passes or shoot.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
“I tried to go back and look for you, but the police were blocking all the roads in and out of the fire.”
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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