Looking for
Looking for noun - The act of searching visually.
Wanting and looking for are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wanting" instead a preposition "Looking for".
Wanting
Wanting adjective - Falling short of a standard.
Looking for and wanting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Looking for" instead a preposition "Wanting".
Both terms in one sentence
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The latter in regards to looking for his memories and wanting a better Knightmare.
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Unwanted Revival - Taikoubou (now known as Fukki) at the end, who is an example of "not wanting to be found by the people looking for him." The reason?
Source: Manga / Soul Hunter - The full version adds ...Wagging his tail, wanting to play/looking for whatever's coming his way...
Source: Bragging Theme Tune
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