cast around (for)

Definition of cast around (for)next
as in to pursue
to go in search of cast around for a last minute replacement for the lead actor in the movie

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  • During the congressional hearing, Ranyan testified that the agency’s assistant secretary for security met with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department earlier in the year to pursue a contract for 24-hour patrol.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • Giving ourselves permission to pursue things that are not obviously useful or productive is critical.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
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  • Uber fired the first shot with a ballot measure that sought to cap how much attorneys can earn in lawsuits involving auto accidents.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • Messages seeking comment were left Thursday for Falck.
    HANNAH FINGERHUT, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
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“Cast around (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cast%20around%20%28for%29. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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