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Definition of looked out (for)next
past tense of look out (for)
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as in watched
to have an interest or concern for as a fiduciary, she has an obligation to look out for our interests

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looked out for

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phrase

past tense of look out for
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Verb
  • In real life, Roth watched the world adapt to the pandemic and felt inspired to write about how panic threads itself into the fabric of society.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 May 2026
  • Milner watched his son, Hoby, toss a scoreless relief appearance for the Chicago Cubs during a win against the Tampa Bay Rays in a full-circle moment for the family.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • America, historically, cared more about dominating other sports.
    Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
  • No Sixer defender cared to contest — because what’s the difference between 74 and 71 points when your team’s only mustered 51 in response?
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Verb
  • Jean noticed that the wait times displayed on her internal scorecard often exceeded an hour.
    E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
  • Jaxon was at daycare April 2 when one of the workers noticed a rash on his body — his arms, legs and bottom, plus a ring around his neck.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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“Looked out (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked%20out%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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