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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Arizona continues to be extremely sought after for its warm weather, outdoor activities and expansive real estate, offering a little bit of everything for anyone looking to live here.
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The focus on Wednesday will turn to the title race, with Manchester City looking to rack up a 19th consecutive victory over Fulham (full marks to any Fulham fans making that trip), and the other end of the table, where Nottingham Forest host bottom side Wolves in a must-win game for Sean Dyche.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Late last year, before The Washington Post slashed its staff and ousted its CEO, the paper was looking to rehabilitate its public image.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The union is looking to enhance those protections.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
That could leave the Patriots looking to spend on the offensive side of the ball this offseason.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Ferrari Style was first revealed in 2019 as the company looked to shift from its previous merchandising approach to one that speaks of design, fashion and lifestyle, and reflects the brand’s luxury positioning.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Still, more Jewish researchers are looking to better understand the intra-Jewish divide over Zionism and the various ways Jews understand the term.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
He was selected above former NFL MVPs Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, who are still looking to play in their first Super Bowl.
—Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The focus on Wednesday will turn to the title race, with Manchester City looking to rack up a 19th consecutive victory over Fulham (full marks to any Fulham fans making that trip), and the other end of the table, where Nottingham Forest host bottom side Wolves in a must-win game for Sean Dyche.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Late last year, before The Washington Post slashed its staff and ousted its CEO, the paper was looking to rehabilitate its public image.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The union is looking to enhance those protections.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
That could leave the Patriots looking to spend on the offensive side of the ball this offseason.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Ferrari Style was first revealed in 2019 as the company looked to shift from its previous merchandising approach to one that speaks of design, fashion and lifestyle, and reflects the brand’s luxury positioning.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Still, more Jewish researchers are looking to better understand the intra-Jewish divide over Zionism and the various ways Jews understand the term.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
He was selected above former NFL MVPs Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, who are still looking to play in their first Super Bowl.
—Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Look to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20to. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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