on the lookout for

idiom

: looking or searching for (something or someone)
An avid shopper, she was always on the lookout for sales.
The police are on the lookout for two men who escaped from custody yesterday.

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Brown was later considered one of the best defensive linemen on the free agency market this past offseason — and with the Panthers on the lookout for a run stopper, Brown cashed out on Day 1. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2025 As the company grew larger, the couple were regularly on the lookout for new projects and interesting properties. Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025 The photographer had a face-to-face surprise encounter with this red fox while on the lookout for fallow deer and stonechats. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 In today’s uncertain economy and competitive retail landscape, boutique owners, gift shops and specialty stores are always on the lookout for ways to boost sales, increase customer loyalty and stand out among the competition. Sarah Williams, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for on the lookout for

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“On the lookout for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20lookout%20for. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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