as in pursues
to go in search of
cast around for a last minute replacement for the lead actor in the movie
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Michael Reaves / Getty Images Not every school pursues such a transfer-centric roster.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026 -
The math is hard in either scenario that the House pursues to approve the program.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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The legislation also seeks to improve air traffic control training and processes.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Edds lawsuit seeks a ruling that limits the city’s authority on the existing pavement footprint, constraining its ability to respond to future bluff movement.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Casts around (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casts%20around%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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