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cast about

verb

Definition of cast about

as in to seek (out)

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Recent Examples of cast about As digital technology and new forms of distribution rework the economics of the business, however, some media stalwarts have cast about for new forms of revenue. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026 Unable to cope with that, British voters are casting about blaming the politicians. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 In the vacuum created by Swalwell’s collapse, his Democratic rivals frenetically cast about for momentum. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 There were misgivings among the cast about signing on to something as common as (gasp) a reality-television program, but most of them revel in spending time — and money — with each other. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cast about

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Temperatures remain above average next week, and the forecast looks dry.

— Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
In Desai’s case, that meant attempting to stay in the black — a course of action that is not always looked upon kindly.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

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The lines of control in the country changed little for years, and a truce was reached in 2022.

— AHMED HATEM, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Designed with travel security in mind, this button-up has built-in storage for your essentials, eliminating the need to constantly reach into a day bag.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026

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Colonialism herded these Indigenous communities directly in the path of the bears’ ancient migration, and now hunting regulations hamper their ability to manage the population.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Learn More › Two hunting equipment manufacturers, Latitude Outdoors and Hunt Arsenal, have issued immediate stop-use notices following reports of potentially dangerous equipment failures.

— Erik Barber, Outdoor Life, 5 Nov. 2026

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