look to

Idioms  

1. Pay attention to, take care of, as in You'd best look to your own affairs . [c. 1300]

2. Anticipate or expect, as in We look to hear from her soon . [c. 1600]

3. look to be . Seem to be, promise to be, as in This looks to be a very difficult assignment . [Mid-1700s]

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Example Sentences

One transatlantic carrier said many of its flights to the US during the Easter period were close to full, with little capacity for late bookings or travellers looking to switch.

From BBC

While she did not argue for new exploration, she said many countries were now looking to step up production.

From BBC

The stockpile, which has since risen in value, adds Wyoming to a growing cohort of states, including some with mining heritages, looking to add precious metal to their investment portfolios.

From The Wall Street Journal

As these nations look to Beijing for security, China’s power as a middleman grows.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors don’t expect the central bank will alter rates now but will be looking to see how much the war has changed the outlook for later in the year.

From The Wall Street Journal

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