cast on
verb
cast on; casting on; casts on
: to place (stitches) on a knitting needle for beginning or enlarging knitted work
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Still, doubt was cast on whether a long-term deal is guaranteed.
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Justin Fishel, ABC News, 17 June 2026
That's a fraction of the votes cast on May 19, when more than two million people, or about 28% of active voters, cast ballots.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Its backers anticipated the early vote would not break their way, but ballots cast on Election Day would turn the tide.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Those positives contrast with mineral sunscreens, which rely on the broad-spectrum filters zinc oxide or titanium dioxide and can leave a chalky white cast on the skin.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 12 June 2026
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Justin Fishel, ABC News, 17 June 2026
That's a fraction of the votes cast on May 19, when more than two million people, or about 28% of active voters, cast ballots.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Its backers anticipated the early vote would not break their way, but ballots cast on Election Day would turn the tide.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Those positives contrast with mineral sunscreens, which rely on the broad-spectrum filters zinc oxide or titanium dioxide and can leave a chalky white cast on the skin.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 12 June 2026
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“Cast on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%20on. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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