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look forward to

British  

verb

  1. to wait or hope for, esp with pleasure

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look forward to Idioms  

  1. Eagerly anticipate, as in I'm looking forward to their visit, or Jim looked forward to the day when he could retire. [First half of 1700s]

Example Sentences

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“We look forward to working with the Hill to update the statute and ensure the NSB can perform its duties as Congress intended. The National Science Foundation’s work continues uninterrupted.”

From Salon • May 2, 2026

“We welcome our sister states into the fray and look forward to fighting alongside them.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

"I look forward to receiving the group's final report in the near future as we move towards launching a further public consultation on proposals for the revised NAP in the coming weeks," said Muir.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

"I look forward to more encouraging results in this direction, which will ultimately yield an increased viability of biological systems of all scales -- from single cells to whole organs."

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

“I look forward to meeting them at the banquet.”

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio

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