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look - use in sentences
Object
- bit: They wanted the bridge to look a little bit like the old bridge.
Converse of object
- take: Why not take a look at the Chinese New Year Story?
Preposition: at
- verse: Look at verse 38: " Peter replied [ to the question ' what shall we do?
Adjective modifier
- close: Best of all another pair of White-cheeked Cotingas are found allowing the whole group to get closer looks.
- quick: I have had a quick look at it and it reminded me of his awesome presentation.
- in-depth: The discussion document will provide an in-depth look at the issues and backdrop that has led to the perception of risk aversion.
- fresh: In particular, it takes a fresh look at a number of familiar ideas including the problem of interference.
Adjective complement
- promising: With the team going from strength to strength, the season ahead looks extremely promising!
- good: Making the image look better on screen will probably make it look worse in print, the two media require different settings.
Followed by an intransitive particle
- around: Take some time to look around, or leave whenever you want.
- upon: Consequently, providers who support OpenURL may be looked upon more favorably by implementing institutions.
- out: Look out for our next issue in which we will focus on anxiety.
- down: She looked down with preoccupied eyes at the thin stream of water.
- over: I looked over at the window, feeling like a caged animal.
Followed by a transitive particle
- around: Dips, shame on you - you need to look around a bit more - no touching tho!
Infinitive complement
- recruit: We are looking to recruit experienced telesales people to sell local community advertising on behalf of our AboutMyArea community website franchisees.
- expand: My client provides translation and localisation services to companies looking to expand into new international markets.
Present participle complement
- menace: Charlton were looking menacing themselves, however, especially down the right-hand side.
Preposition: for
- someone: You enemy the devil prowls around you like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
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