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on the lookout for

ADJECTIVE
pursuing
Synonyms
STRONG
ensuing following
WEAK
coming after in pursuance of out to
Antonyms
STRONG
preceding

Example Sentences

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He’s always on the lookout for situations wherein a government or a central bank makes a mistake that can be exploited.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

They will also be on the lookout for possible flashes of light caused by meteorites crashing into the surface of the Moon.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Despite the misgivings of the scientific community, longevity enthusiasts like Scott and Chitwood are always on the lookout for the next therapy to try.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Haleon will, nonetheless, be on the lookout for opportunities, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

So maybe at some level, I am on the lookout for Hailsham.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro