[Grammar] -ing form after "looking forward to"

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I read some where that after "looking forward to" -ing form is usually used by native speakers. Is it right?

I am curious, which of the following sentence will be correct:

"I am looking forward to work with you."

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"I am looking forward to working with you."
 

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The second one.

(Say: "Which of the following sentences is correct?")
 

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I also want to know if people mostly use -ing form after "looking forward to". And if any exceptions to this rule exists.
 

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I read some where that after "looking forward to" -ing form is usually used by native speakers. Is it right?
Not just "usually". I'd say "pretty close to always". The form is "look forward to + NOUN".

I have never heard a native speaker not use -ing in this structure.
 

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Not just "usually". I'd say "pretty close to always". The form is "look forward to + NOUN".

I have never heard a native speaker not use -ing in this structure.

I'm looking forward to your explanation. :)
 
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