casting around (for)

present participle of cast around (for)
as in pursuing
to go in search of cast around for a last minute replacement for the lead actor in the movie

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  • Hundreds of science teams from all over the world compete for observing time on the veteran space telescope, pursuing a multitude of challenging astronomical research projects that can't be accomplished by any other star-watching machine.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Two more shots came as the SUV drove through the 7100 block of West National Avenue, prompting officers to return fire while pursuing westbound.
    Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • This philosophy applies to business owners seeking to develop managers and leaders within their organizations.
    Joe Boylan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • That’s good news for high-growth companies seeking to rally employees around workforce expansion.
    Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
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  • And that means things are looking up for Mia.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
  • But things have been looking up.
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Casting around (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casting%20around%20%28for%29. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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