casting about

Definition of casting aboutnext
present participle of cast about
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looking
Verb
  • United are, however, also looking at the centre-back market.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Every franchise is looking for that game-changing find.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Casting about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casting%20about. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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