looking forward to

phrase

present participle of look forward to
as in expecting
to believe in the future occurrence of (something) Thanks for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.

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  • Dodgers looking for Miguel Rojas replacement Rojas already has begun the transition into his player development role with the Dodgers, working with prospects in the Arizona Fall League.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • When Burden was walked off the field during Sunday night's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bears fans immediately took to social media looking for updates on his condition.
    — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
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“Looking forward to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20forward%20to. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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