was looking
- past progressive of look.
Example Sentences
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The home-plate umpire paused the game to admonish Santana for coming set before Caballero was looking at him, a transgression that could result in an automatic ball being added to the count.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
He entered Barker’s orbit in 2024 when the director’s comedy team, That’s a Bad Idea, was looking for original music and a mutual friend hit up a producer Burwell collaborated with.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
"I'd heard on the grapevine that she was looking for a song or two, so I set about writing some."
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Genesis Ramirez, 34, a hairdresser, was looking for her nieces in the wreckage of one building.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
His ears were sticking straight up and he was looking toward my right.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
