on the lookout for

Example Sentences

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Jarvis and Sir Keir are also on the lookout for a new armed forces minister, after the bizarre resignation of Al Carns.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Still, investors should be on the lookout for any recommendations regarding the maintenance and operation of Boeing’s flagship 787 jet.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Rio is also still on the lookout for copper assets, which could prove to be expensive, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

According to recordings of dispatch audio from San Diego police reviewed by The Times, dispatchers told officers in the field at approximately 11:05 a.m. to be on the lookout for a “possible terroristic threat.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“No thanks. Being on the force, I gotta make a impression. I gotta always be on the lookout for people, too.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole