Phrasal Verb - Looking on
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.Definition
Looking on means to watch or observe something carefully and often without participating in it. It can also mean to approve or allow something to happen.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The manager was looking on as his employees worked diligently to meet the deadline. |
| 2 | My parents were looking on as I took my first steps. |
| 3 | I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw my sister's boyfriend looking on as she got dressed. |
| 4 | The police were looking on as the protestors marched through the streets. |
| 5 | Looking on, I couldn't help but feel proud of my team's performance. |
| 6 | The teacher was looking on as the students took their exams. |
| 7 | My grandfather used to look on as I played with my toys as a child. |
| 8 | Looking on, it seemed like the situation was getting out of control. |
| 9 | The new employee was given the opportunity to look on as the more experienced workers did the task. |
| 10 | Looking on, I couldn't believe my eyes as the sun began to rise over the mountains. |