just looking
phrase
—used to tell a store clerk that one is looking at the things being sold in the store but does not plan to buy anything specific
The clerk asked if I needed any help, but I told him I was just looking.
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These days, many people—including professionals, investors and entrepreneurs—aren’t just looking for a traditional retirement plan or one source of income.
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Bob Bernotas,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
At a tent camp in Caracas, volunteer coordinator Isabel Herrera says the first days after the earthquakes brought doctors, psychologists, and others just looking to lend a hand.
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Tibisay Zea,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
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Bob Bernotas,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
At a tent camp in Caracas, volunteer coordinator Isabel Herrera says the first days after the earthquakes brought doctors, psychologists, and others just looking to lend a hand.
—
Tibisay Zea,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
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“Just looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just%20looking. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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