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looking forward vs looking forward to

Both 'looking forward' and 'looking forward to' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Looking forward' is used when followed by a noun or pronoun, while 'looking forward to' is followed by a verb or a noun phrase. Therefore, the choice between the two depends on what follows the phrase.

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looking forward

This phrase is correct when followed by a noun or pronoun.

Use 'looking forward' when you want to express anticipation or excitement about something specific that follows the phrase.

Examples:

I'm looking forward to the weekend.
She's looking forward to her vacation.
They are looking forward to the party.

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Like always - looking forward for your feedbacks.
It's just I was really looking forward...
We need you to keep us looking forward.
We are looking forward, Mr. Drexel.
We are looking forward, Mr. Drexel.
We are so looking forward... to celebrating the engagement to your own Spanish rose.
But I've spent my life looking forward.
I need to start looking forward.
I am not looking forward being eaten by a dragon.
It's always about looking forward.
So from now on, we are only looking forward.
I'm so ready to start looking forward instead of constantly watching my back.
Low arms, clasped fists, knuckles looking forward.
A lot of poker enthusiasts are looking forward for this.
The supporters were looking forward for a fresh start.
Excuse me for thinking back and looking forward.
Start looking forward, and do things differently next time.
This isn't a conversation I've been looking forward having.
As he suggests, we should be looking forward rather than backward now.
I am looking forward very keenly to working with him.

Alternatives:

eagerly anticipating
excited about
anticipating with pleasure

looking forward to

This phrase is correct when followed by a verb or a noun phrase.

Use 'looking forward to' when you want to express anticipation or excitement about an action or event that follows the phrase.

Examples:

I'm looking forward to seeing you.
She's looking forward to the concert.
They are looking forward to meeting new people.

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The 'to' in look forward to is a preposition, so we must follow it by a noun phrase or a verb in the -ing form: I'm looking forward to the holidays. A: Are you ...
Every Friday he looked forward to pizza for lunch. We hope you are looking forward to the New Year! For more posts about words, idioms, grammar, and usage, like ...
May 18, 2023 ... FRITCHEN: Yokie, how much are you looking forward to finally playing with Gabby on the basketball court? LEE: I'm not. (laughs).
Looks like this video cannot be played at this time. Reload. Which throwback uniform are you most looking forward to seeing? Which throwback uniform are you ...

Alternatives:

eagerly anticipating
excited about
anticipating with pleasure

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