- present participle of look.
looking
Example Sentences
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The small firm is one of about a dozen traditional companies surviving at a time when others in the industry are looking to modernise production in the face of significant economic pressures.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026
So “once you have really low correlations, some people might start looking for a top signal,” he said — although for now, “I think that’s a little premature,” he added.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 5, 2026
My classmates included owners of nearby summer homes, city folk looking for a weekend away and more than one father-son duo.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026
She hasn’t dropped a set in three matches, gliding into the fourth round and looking more and more like the favorite in her quarter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026
Clare collapsed into the largest seat at the table, looking around at the cottage.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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