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Examples of lookout in a Sentence
The troops posted a lookout for the night.
The mountain road had several lookouts where you could enjoy the view.
Recent Examples of lookout from the Web
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Cops were on the lookout for the gunman Thursday night.
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Iraqi security forces were on the lookout for IS members attempting to blend in with the throngs fleeing for safety.
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Travel from Greece to France to early California, but also be on the lookout for super-hero dogs for the weekend.
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United have been on the lookout for a new centre-back since the end of last season, with the likes of Toby Alderweireld, Jerome Boateng and Raphael Varane linked with Old Trafford.
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Also be on the lookout for defending series and race champion Josef Newgarden, who's left Toronto a winner twice in the past three years.
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Details of the discovery were not released, but a warning was issued Wednesday for the state's veterinarians to be on the lookout for a rapid spread.
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Be on the lookout for our insider takes on Louisville, Kentucky, high schools and other topics.
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On Tuesday, the department released surveillance video that shows what appears to be one man acting as a lookout and the other man reaching behind the counter to grab a tray of diamond rings valued at more than $45,000.
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First Known Use of lookout
1662
look out
Definition of look out
: to take care or concern oneself
—used with for
- looking out for number one
First Known Use of look out
1752
LOOKOUT Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of lookout for English Language Learners
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: a person who watches an area and warns others if there is danger
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: a high place or structure from which you can see a wide area
LOOKOUT Defined for Kids
Definition of lookout for Students
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: a careful watch for something expected or feared
- Be on the lookout for trouble.
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: a high place from which a wide view is possible
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: a person who keeps watch
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