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as in guards (against)
to be cautious of or on guard against
if you go in those woods, look out for snakes!
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as in cares
to have an interest or concern for
as a fiduciary, she has an obligation to look out for our interests
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looks out for
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as in nurses
to attend to the needs and comforts of
He always looks out for his grandkids.
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Making the room feel too formal Brooke Sabia of Phase 4 Design Group always notices when a living room skews more formal in order to differentiate it from the family room or other more casual areas of the home.
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And the Tarrant County restaurant scene notices that.
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Quote of the Day Two simple words that showed just how much Cristiano Ronaldo still cares about being the best.
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The company cares about people too.
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When to stick or twist The other big question in fantasy managers minds if when to stick with a captain haul and when to twist — and this is another element of the game which is dynamic.
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Not that Black minds any of that, though.
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As Joe continues alone, Angela watches him with tears in her eyes before resting her head on his shoulder.
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Finally, candidates must remember that an invisible audience watches their performance.
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“Looks out (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looks%20out%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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