on the lookout for

phrase

: 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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Conservationists are always on the lookout for ways to bring fresh genetic material into the mix. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Since then, everybody’s remained on the lookout for a movie that can follow the Still Alice trajectory. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 Troopers are also on the lookout for unsafe lane changes, tailgating and improper passing. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 Vacationers are always on the lookout for the perfect travel hack. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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