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
Examples of look to in a Sentence
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Ecuador looked to bounce back from a loss in its opening game in the World Cup.
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Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Thad Kousser, a political science professor at UC San Diego, said the nation will likely look to the Golden State for guidance.
—Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Weeks after the May 16 crash, cops were still looking to question the Honda driver who left the scene without stopping.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
Romero is as front-footed as defenders come, looking to engage at the point of contact wherever possible.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 20 June 2026
For those looking to cash in, there is almost no barrier to entry.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 20 June 2026
Moreover, Cusani said this anniversary is more about looking to the future of the brand.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 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, 20 June 2026
Getty Images The Chicago Cubs entered this season looking to build on a return to the playoffs with an even deeper run.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
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Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Thad Kousser, a political science professor at UC San Diego, said the nation will likely look to the Golden State for guidance.
—Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Weeks after the May 16 crash, cops were still looking to question the Honda driver who left the scene without stopping.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
Romero is as front-footed as defenders come, looking to engage at the point of contact wherever possible.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 20 June 2026
For those looking to cash in, there is almost no barrier to entry.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 20 June 2026
Moreover, Cusani said this anniversary is more about looking to the future of the brand.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 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, 20 June 2026
Getty Images The Chicago Cubs entered this season looking to build on a return to the playoffs with an even deeper run.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
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“Look to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20to. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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