I am looking forward to this vs I am looking forward for this

The correct phrase is 'I am looking forward to this.' 'To' is the correct preposition to use after 'looking forward.' 'For' is not used in this context.

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I am looking forward to this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express anticipation or excitement about something that is going to happen or be experienced.

Examples:

I am looking forward to the party tonight.
She is looking forward to her vacation next month.
We are looking forward to meeting you.
He is looking forward to starting his new job.
They are looking forward to the concert.

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I am looking forward to this journey now more than ever because it gives me a chance to be in your company.
After 25 years, I am looking forward to this directive for the benefit of workers finally being adopted.
A dog in the manger tries to protect a thing he has no use for, whereas I am looking forward to this evening very much indeed.
I think that choice is simple and I am looking forward to this debate and to the vote on Wednesday.
I am looking forward to this debate and to Parliament's understanding as we try together to create the sort of external service which the European Union deserves.
All right, I am looking forward to this.
Next week, we will be meeting once again, in Wiesbaden, Germany. I am looking forward to this meeting and I hope we will have another good dialogue where difficult issues can once again be raised.
I am looking forward to this.
The open coordination method can, in this connection, result in useful policy comparisons, and I am looking forward to this with interest.
I am looking forward to pursuing this fruitful dialogue.
I am looking forward to presenting this strategy properly in a few weeks' time and involving the honourable Members of the European Parliament in discussion.
I am so looking forward to this.
I am really looking forward to this father and son adventure.
I am so looking forward to this weekend.
At the same time, such a directive could simplify the administrative procedure existent at present in the European Union and, personally, I am looking forward to seeing this draft law implemented.
I am not looking forward to this.
So I am really looking forward to this impact study and hope that it will also contain this quantitative attempt at calculating the benefits.
So I am not looking forward to this.
Boy, Meg, I am so looking forward to this job.
I am looking forward to the cooperation within this framework.

I am looking forward for this

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'For' should not be used after 'looking forward.'

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After 25 years, I am looking forward to this directive for the benefit of workers finally being adopted.
I am looking forward to constructive discussions.
I am looking forward to the debate.
I am looking forward to resuming my duties aboard the Enterprise.
I am looking forward to your songs every week, Carlene.
I am looking forward to pursuing this fruitful dialogue.
I am looking forward to the Commission Communication on this matter.
I am looking forward to the Ten Year Gathering.
I am looking forward to partnering with you, Hank.
I am looking forward to lunch.
I am looking forward to marriage equality in all 50 states.
And you have no idea how much I am looking forward to that.
Not entirely, but I am looking forward to discovering the differences.
I am looking forward to the discussion.
Therefore I am looking forward to our first trialogue meeting on 30 March.
I am looking forward to a very happy Christmas.
I am looking forward to the cooperation within this framework.
I am looking forward to her reply.
I am looking forward to our debate.
I am looking forward to hearing Parliament's view on this subject.

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