- present participle of look.
looking
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Shelton is looking to retain the title and win his seventh ATP tournament.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Petherbridge said that while some data centers are being built in rural locations, suppliers are often looking for space closer to population centers to be able to staff their buildings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Restaurants were packed with diners and hotels were fully booked with tourists looking to soak in the region’s misty redwood forests and dramatic ocean views.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
A company spokesperson said it had been "advised by the HSE that they are no longer looking at our physical network as part of their investigation. The gas network remains safe and secure".
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“I’ve been looking all over for you. Your mom’s worried.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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