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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Similarly, the business class prices can and often do vary massively within just a handful of hours, further complicating matters for travelers who are just looking for a simplified, easy booking experience. William Jones, USA Today, 8 July 2026 And just looking at what was happening in pop culture, what musicians were popular. Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 7 July 2026 But just looking at how those films were made and how they were developed, is an interesting new horizon for us. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 These days, many people—including professionals, investors and entrepreneurs—aren’t just looking for a traditional retirement plan or one source of income. Bob Bernotas, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for just looking

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“Just looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just%20looking. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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