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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The museum also hosts quarterly open houses for locals looking to learn more about their hometown history and uninitiated out-of-towners intrigued by roadside mythos of the South’s most iconic diner.
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Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The Fever's next game comes on the road against the Washington Mystics, with Indiana looking to avoid slipping to fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
In fact, the Treasury Department has seen a string of weaker bond auctions lately with tepid demand forcing yields to go higher as inflation looks to run higher for longer.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Lahn’s victory over the establishment could be the start of a new political movement as MAHA looks to races to boost health-conscious lawmakers.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
Dishwasher safe for easy cleanup, this set is perfect for apartments, smaller kitchens, dorms, RVs and anyone looking to simplify cluttered cabinets.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
From catching perfect waves to windsurfing at El Medano, along with year-round scuba diving at sites like La Catedralkay and aking in Los Gigantes, Tenerife is the prime destination for travelers looking to make a splash during their trip.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The couple were spotted at the Super Bowl, Coachella, and enjoying time in the English Cotswolds together, enjoying dinner in Miami, and out with their respective families as things looked to be getting more serious.
—Vogue, 6 June 2026
Lange is looking to attack hitters and find ways to toss scoreless innings.
—Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
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Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The Fever's next game comes on the road against the Washington Mystics, with Indiana looking to avoid slipping to fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
In fact, the Treasury Department has seen a string of weaker bond auctions lately with tepid demand forcing yields to go higher as inflation looks to run higher for longer.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Lahn’s victory over the establishment could be the start of a new political movement as MAHA looks to races to boost health-conscious lawmakers.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
Dishwasher safe for easy cleanup, this set is perfect for apartments, smaller kitchens, dorms, RVs and anyone looking to simplify cluttered cabinets.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
From catching perfect waves to windsurfing at El Medano, along with year-round scuba diving at sites like La Catedralkay and aking in Los Gigantes, Tenerife is the prime destination for travelers looking to make a splash during their trip.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The couple were spotted at the Super Bowl, Coachella, and enjoying time in the English Cotswolds together, enjoying dinner in Miami, and out with their respective families as things looked to be getting more serious.
—Vogue, 6 June 2026
Lange is looking to attack hitters and find ways to toss scoreless innings.
—Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
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“Look to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20to. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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