look forward to
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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“There’s two types of people in Barrow: Those who look forward to Christmas, and those who very much do not.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
“I look forward to earning the public’s trust every day through hard work, thoughtful preparation, and a steadfast commitment to equal justice for all.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
However, the area could see an additional $200,000–$300,000 in appreciation due to the AI boom, so we have that to look forward to.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
"We look forward to welcoming any New Yorker who is excited for the Knicks to have that chance to win that championship," the mayor added.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The images she’d seen in her knife recently...well, they didn’t give her much to look forward to.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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