look to
verb
looked to; looking to; looks to
1
: to direct one's attention to
looking to the future
2
: to rely upon
looks to reading for relaxation
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China has looked to woo regional powers spurned by Washington’s protectionist turn.
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Southern California pop punk fans looking to get in on the ground floor of some of the genre’s freshest acts will be the first to experience the tour, with the first stop at The Observatory North Park in San Diego on June 19, followed by another stop at The Belasco in Los Angeles on June 20.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Home to a youth hostel and folk museum, Glencoe is mostly a destination for outdoorspeople looking to kayak, mountain climb, go trekking, or pitch tents.
—Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
UConn clinched the Big East regular-season title with its win over Villanova and will look to complete a third consecutive undefeated season in the conference this week.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
The all-black design brought a cool look to the practical walking shoe.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Denver could easily look to the draft for pass-catching help and target another runner in free agency.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Canada has also issued similar warnings for areas hit by unrest while warning of possible disruption to transport for those looking to leave.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Overshown enters a contract year looking to impress another defensive coordinator, this time Christian Parker, going into the 2026 season.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Southern California pop punk fans looking to get in on the ground floor of some of the genre’s freshest acts will be the first to experience the tour, with the first stop at The Observatory North Park in San Diego on June 19, followed by another stop at The Belasco in Los Angeles on June 20.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Home to a youth hostel and folk museum, Glencoe is mostly a destination for outdoorspeople looking to kayak, mountain climb, go trekking, or pitch tents.
—Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
UConn clinched the Big East regular-season title with its win over Villanova and will look to complete a third consecutive undefeated season in the conference this week.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
The all-black design brought a cool look to the practical walking shoe.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Denver could easily look to the draft for pass-catching help and target another runner in free agency.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Canada has also issued similar warnings for areas hit by unrest while warning of possible disruption to transport for those looking to leave.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Overshown enters a contract year looking to impress another defensive coordinator, this time Christian Parker, going into the 2026 season.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Look to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20to. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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