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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"As far as I know, no one has ever thought to look for feathers or to study feathers in coprolites, so this project was really exciting," says O'Connor.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
As people look for more space and continue to work from home more, there are fewer options in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
So Verstappen is earning a bit more money but, if Red Bull are still struggling for competitiveness next year, there will remain the prospect he could look for pastures new.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
At Lumpia City, look for crisp lumpia in playful flavors like ube butter banana French toast, which won a Sporkie in 2025, or pizza stuffed with gooey cheese, pepperoni and sausage.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Akira pulled out her phone to look for a signal, just in case.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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