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Look around for

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Physical Action

Often implies actually moving or looking in different places, not just thinking or planning.

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She looked around for a place to sit in the crowded cafeteria.
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Urgency Implied

Suggests a need or urgency when searching for something missing or required soon.

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He was looking around for his passport frantically before the flight.
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Casual Contexts

Commonly used in casual or informal situations, rather than formal or official ones.

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After the game, we looked around for a place to grab a bite.
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