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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OpenClaw’s nascent success exemplifies how China’s official embrace of advanced technology can translate into grassroots enthusiasm as Beijing pursues domestic growth and an ambitious global agenda.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026 -
While everyone in the Backwoodz Studioz orbit is unorthodox in some way, ELUCID actively pursues the avant-garde.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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Sporting goods retailers Nike and Fanatics are also named as defendants in the lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages of more than $50,000.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The incident and its response were discussed last week at a meeting of the Counterterrorism Preparedness Network, which seeks to bring law enforcement and Homeland Security officials together to prepare for and learn from peers.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2026.
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