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looking into vs looking in

Both 'looking into' and 'looking in' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Looking into' is used when investigating or researching something, while 'looking in' is used when searching within a specific area or container.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 938 views

looking into

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

It is used when investigating or researching something. For example, 'I am looking into the issue to find a solution.'

Examples:

She is looking into the possibility of studying abroad.
The detective is looking into the case to gather more evidence.
I am looking into different options for my vacation.
He is looking into the details of the contract before signing it.
The company is looking into expanding its business overseas.

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Just looking into a juvenile matter.
Reyes was looking into the Blacksmith's competition.
I am looking into a woman named Lucy.
We're looking into a homicide that occurred two weeks ago.
Well, I'm looking into a guy called Gilligan.
That's what he was looking into before he disappeared.
Brennan and Hodgins are looking into folk remedies.
The State Department's looking into Balio's activities.
Sergeant Sans Soucie to die looking into a mask.
We're looking into the eyes of our killer.
Our accountants are looking into it.
I was looking into the radiation badge and learned something.
I'm looking into the Tierney Taylor murder.
Just looking into some stuff for the Guatrau.
Which means Internal Affairs is looking into it.
I'm just looking into the death of Jennifer Randall.
I started looking into Grace Cutler and bang, someone comes after me.
I suggest you call your union reps and start looking into career alternatives.
I'm looking into the disappearance of a teenage girl, Michelle Vu.
I've been looking into what interests children.

Alternatives:

investigating
researching
examining

looking in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

It is used when searching within a specific area or container. For example, 'I am looking in my bag for my keys.'

Examples:

She is looking in the drawer for her missing earring.
He is looking in the fridge for something to eat.
I am looking in the closet for my favorite sweater.
The kids are looking in the toy box for their favorite game.
She is looking in the book for the information she needs.

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Looking In (2003). X | Video | 107 min | Adult | 2003 (USA). 8.2 .... Discuss Looking In (2003) on the IMDb message boards ». Getting Started | Contributor Zone » ...
Looking In is the sixth album by the band Savoy Brown. It was released by Decca in 1970 (SKL 5066). For release in the USA and Canada tapes were leased to ...
"Looking In". You look at me and see the girl. Who lives inside the golden world. But don't believe. That's all there is to see. You'll never know the real me
"Looking In" was the predecessor for all this. Topped and tailed by two short Kim Simmonds guitar pieces there are seven pieces of solid gold blues and boogie.

Alternatives:

searching in
checking in
examining in

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