as in pursues
to go in search of
cast about for an answer to the question of why so many people had ignored the victim's cries for help
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The movie’s narrative [spoilers ahead] revolves around the lovely circus aerialist Cleopatra, who romantically pursues little person Hans, a performer in the sideshow.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025 -
Yet as Will pursues a budding theatre career in faraway London, Agnes anchors the domestic sphere alone.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Idaho Statesman seeks more information about ICE actions and law enforcement's response.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Oct. 2025
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The play centers on a lonely high schooler named Delilah who seeks comfort in her favorite book, but the lines between fantasy and reality blur when the characters start speaking to her.—
Hallie Jackson,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sure enough, George looks up excitedly, having evidently heard his favorite word.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Kinnear looks up to his own mother, who was a single mom, for her parenting skills.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Casts about (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts%20about%20%28for%29. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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