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looked-for

adjective as in expected

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adjective as in prospective

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adjective as in natural

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At length the long looked-for copy arrived, he saw it, composed himself and died, 1543.

Were the means suggested by the mayor of promising enough character to accomplish the looked-for end?

It seemed to imply a sort of triumphant surprise, a welcome knowledge, a looked-for and longed-for state of things.

It is seldom the case that a looked-for letter—especially from a great distance—arrives when hoped for.

The long looked-for jubilee morning had dawned, and we were to her God's messengers, bringing the glad tidings.

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