look to
Idioms-
Pay attention to, take care of, as in You'd best look to your own affairs . [c. 1300]
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Anticipate or expect, as in We look to hear from her soon . [c. 1600]
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look to be . Seem to be, promise to be, as in This looks to be a very difficult assignment . [Mid-1700s]
Example Sentences
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As we head into August and look to the fall, two burning questions are front and center when it comes to the Dodgers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
“We look to the second semester with confidence,” Executive Chairman Axel Dumas said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
"We look to expand our market, targeting new consumers that have more sensibility to price and maybe are younger and more interested in having something technology" integrated, said Milleri during a conference call.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
New York's Madison Square Garden in November is understood to be among the leading options as Saudi organisers look to maximise the event's appeal in America.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
I finally whisper and look to Uhmma for the answer.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
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