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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France spoke at length about being cast on the show while he was still closeted to his family, which led to his coming out just two days before the premiere on Tuesday's episode of the Dinner's on Me podcast, hosted by Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Still, doubt was cast on whether a long-term deal is guaranteed.
—
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
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“Cast on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%20on. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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