on the lookout for
Example Sentences
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"Assuming the Fed leaves rates unchanged as expected, traders will be on the lookout for a potentially stronger description of inflation risks and/or possible wording to signal conditional tightening," said Matt Weller at City Index.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Those who describe their career strategies as "lily padding" are always on the lookout for the next opportunity.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
With ambitions of cornering the electric vehicle market, India is also on the lookout for critical minerals such as lithium -- another resource Australia has in abundance.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Ugandan army units deployed to Congo to hunt down Islamic State militants before the Ebola outbreak are now on the lookout for people trying to enter Uganda.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
She was constantly on the lookout for activities and classes that would be good for me and my developing sense of identity.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
