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looking

/ˈlʊkɪŋ/ verb C2
  1. as the last part of compound adjectives: relating to or having the appearance of. · dorky-looking
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Verb forms

Base form
looking
He/she/it
lookings
Past
lookinged
Past participle
lookinged
-ing form
lookinging

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“Yes,” answered the child, looking up and drying her tears.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 11 · B2
Come now, do smile, instead of looking at me so solemnly.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 12 · C1
“What, no wine?” said Dantès, turning pale, and looking alternately at the hollow cheeks of the old man and the empty cupboards.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 14 · C1
But it seems you have come back rich, my boy,” continued the tailor, looking askance at the handful of gold and silver which Dantès had thrown on the table.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 16 · C1

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