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casting about

verb

present participle of cast about

as in seeking (out)

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But young Britons are increasingly looking elsewhere for social connection and embracing sober alternatives to mingle.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
That allows the pigment to transfer subtly into the lashes for a softer, more natural-looking finish.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026

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