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Rule "'look forward' not followed by 'to'"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: 'look forward' not followed by 'to'
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message: The phrasal verb '\1 \2' (meaning 'anticipate') is usually followed by 'to' and an indirect object.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-looking-forward/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • linking it here for reference (and looking forward for more info
    Correction suggestion: looking forward to
  • that I am looking forward for:
    Correction suggestion: looking forward to
  • I'll be looking forward in hearing from you
    Correction suggestion: looking forward to
  • Looking forward into it.
    Correction suggestion: Looking forward to
  • Looking forward for this feature.
    Correction suggestion: Looking forward to
  • Looking forward from you.
    Correction suggestion: Looking forward to
  • Look forward from hearing from you soon
    Correction suggestion: Look forward to
  • Be looking forward for next year
    Correction suggestion: looking forward to
  • Thanks, looking forward for your response.
    Correction suggestion: looking forward to
  • linking it here for reference (and looking forward for more info
    Correction suggestion: looking forward to
  • I do not look forward of a year of this to no avail
    Correction suggestion: look forward to
  • we continue to look forward at our energy situation
    Correction suggestion: look forward to
ID: LOOK_FORWARD_NOT_FOLLOWED_BY_TO [4]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-24 22:33:09 +0100)