- present participle of look.
looking
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The AI assistant can recommend people looking for a serious relationship, someone with common hobbies or even above a certain height or age.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026
The flexibility of Wayve’s AI-first approach could attract more traditional automakers looking to share the investment burden of keeping up with Silicon Valley’s advances in vehicle autonomy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
They will help your child find the toy they're looking for more quickly and mean a smaller mess for you to clear up afterwards.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
“Divorced at 36. Yea, you’re not here to waste time. The way you build your days matter,” the AI voice told her after Lansley replied she was looking for a serious relationship.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026
He examines my face and says, “Is it the videos that have you looking so… serious?”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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