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you look for vs you are looking for

Both "you look for" and "you are looking for" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "You look for" is used in a general sense to talk about someone's habitual actions or preferences, while "you are looking for" is used to talk about a specific action or intention in the present moment.

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you look for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about habitual actions or preferences.

This phrase is used to describe someone's regular behavior or preferences when searching for something. It indicates a general tendency or habit.

Examples:

You look for quality in everything you buy.
She looks for honesty in her relationships.
They look for adventure when they travel.

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If you look for perfection, you'll never be content.
But they only show up when you look for them.
Well, you look for Mewsette.
You can't see diamonds so you look for the indicator minerals.
This is what happens when you look for bullets in Detroit.
You scan the face, you look for a match.
At one death, you look for motive.
At two, you look for a connection.
At three, you look for someone like Kyle.
You don't want To believe it, So you look for answers Somewhere else, but...
Count your blessings to find what you look for
Yes, if loyalty is what you look for in a suitcase.
I hide & you look for me after counting to 30.
And when I'm not there you look for me.
What exactly is it you look for in a baby-sitter?
Doc... you look for the good in people.
It's the first thing you look for.
Addict will steal your wallet and help you look for it.
The other substance you look for could be some kind of heavy metal compound.
That crazy thing when you look for him everywhere.

Alternatives:

You always look for
You tend to look for

you are looking for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about a specific action or intention in the present moment.

This phrase is used to describe someone actively searching for something at the current moment or expressing a specific intention. It indicates a temporary action or purpose.

Examples:

You are looking for your keys, right?
She is looking for a new job.
They are looking for a place to eat.

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I am not the intelligent psychopath you are looking for.
I understand you are looking for your friends.
Mrs. McCarthy informs me you are looking for players.
The common link you are looking for is obvious even in these photographs.
The man you are looking for is named Jimmy Munson.
We are not the boys you are looking for.
The guy you are looking for should be here.
I believe this is the fake one you are looking for.
He's the one you are looking for.
The mineral you are looking for is a crystallized form of quartz that contains in perfect proportion...
The secret you are looking for is hidden in the Baron's private chamber.
The woman you are looking for is called the Bone Lady.
It makes it a lot harder to find someone you are looking for.
The bag you are looking for will have diapers.
I believe you are looking for salvation.
I heard you are looking for a job.
See you are looking for an easy save.
The Spiritual Father has what you are looking for.
Okay, I think personally that you are looking for trouble.
I know that you are looking for answers.

Alternatives:

You are currently looking for
You are in search of

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