casting about

Definition of casting aboutnext
present participle of cast about

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looking
Verb
  • Emergency workers in Beirut spent the day looking for any survivors after Israel launched airstrikes into Lebanon's capital on Wednesday, targeting Hezbollah.
    Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The formula also includes peptides to soften lines, cocoa extract to provide antioxidant protection, and chronocyclin, a skincare ingredient that helps boost vitamin D in the skin for more youthful-looking, bouncy skin.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Casting about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casting%20about. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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