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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People were constantly on the lookout for tickets.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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The company is currently on the lookout for external independent board members.
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The Giants brought in Rafael Devers this year, but are always on the lookout for expensive stars.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Still, some analysts said a decline would likely prove temporary, creating a buying opportunity for investors on the lookout for shares of high-quality firms at bargain prices.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
The company is currently on the lookout for external independent board members.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The Giants brought in Rafael Devers this year, but are always on the lookout for expensive stars.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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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 6 Oct. 2025.
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