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Recent Examples of cast about
On the subject of creating the film, Deckelmeyer asked the cast about their unusual strings of accidents on set.
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Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
For Hollywood’s political class, Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night after a weeklong suspension was a cause to celebrate — a crucial if momentary victory — for a town that’s been casting about for a way forward since Donald Trump re-entered the Oval Office in January.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Deadline spoke with the cast about some of the biggest moments from the episode to get their takes.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Then, as now, tech stocks were trading at expensive valuations, which had investors casting about for better values, Ramsey said.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
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Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
For Hollywood’s political class, Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night after a weeklong suspension was a cause to celebrate — a crucial if momentary victory — for a town that’s been casting about for a way forward since Donald Trump re-entered the Oval Office in January.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Deadline spoke with the cast about some of the biggest moments from the episode to get their takes.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Then, as now, tech stocks were trading at expensive valuations, which had investors casting about for better values, Ramsey said.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cast about
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The satchel design is great for everyday use and looks great with a casual outfit like Kendall Jenner and Jennifer Garner’s jean looks.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The result looks a bit like the internet sensation the Crooked Man, who exercises his left trapezius and nothing else.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The high Tuesday is expected to reach the upper 40s, with mostly sunny skies through the day, forecasts show.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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On an afternoon Brandt Clarke, Adrian Kempe and Drew Doughty took turns trying to bully the Avalanche, Colorado reached around and gave the Kings a Wedgie.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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If students have to hunt for support, wait days for answers or navigate bureaucratic handoffs, the institution is effectively taxing them for having a life outside the classroom.—
Ian Gibson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Britain has discussed using mine-hunting drones, deployed from the ship RFA Lyme Bay, for a Hormuz mission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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