Professional Ways to Say "i've been looking"
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "i've been looking" with real scene examples.
I've been looking into the circumstances
It means the speaker has been examining the facts and background of the murder.
From Mysterious Murderer, Episode 10
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is explaining that they have been investigating a murder case.
Usage Scenario
Use this in formal or investigative situations when describing an inquiry. It sounds natural in police, legal, or serious reporting contexts, but not in casual everyday speech.
Better ways to say it
I've been looking into the circumstances surrounding the murder.
I've been investigating the murder.
I'm looking into the case.
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