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I'm looking for vs I'm looking to

Both of these phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. "I'm looking for" is used when searching for something specific, while "I'm looking to" is used to express a goal or intention.
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I'm looking for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when searching for something specific.

This phrase is used when you are searching for a particular item, person, or information.

Examples:

  • I'm looking for my keys.
  • She's looking for a new job.
  • We are looking for a solution to the problem.

Alternatives:

  • I need to find
  • I'm searching for

I'm looking to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when expressing a goal or intention.

This phrase is used when you are expressing a goal, intention, or purpose.

Examples:

  • I'm looking to improve my English.
  • She's looking to buy a new car.
  • We are looking to expand our business.
  • I'm looking to bring my business to you.
  • I'm looking to set up another studio.
  • I'm looking to expand my horizons.
  • I'm looking to end the debate once and for all with clear, clean facts.
  • You see I'm looking to cut out the middle man.
  • I'm looking to be a Patriot, not a fugitive.
  • I'm looking to get some kids interested in boxing.
  • I'm looking to diversify my portfolio.
  • I'm looking to see who won the game last night.
  • I'm looking to see it in your faces.
  • That's not exactly who I'm looking to catch.
  • I'm looking to freshen up my wardrobe.
  • There's troubles and I'm looking to forget them.
  • I'm looking to make a deal.
  • I'm looking to find a client of yours.
  • I'm looking to help bury a fellow musician.
  • I'm looking to sue. $8.6 million.
  • I'm looking to become a real reporter.
  • I've got a tragically empty social calendar and I'm looking to fill it.
  • No, I'm looking to meet any woman with the name of Linda Williams.

Alternatives:

  • I aim to
  • I intend to

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