cast
verb (used with object)
to throw or hurl; fling.
Example Sentences
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“This must be one of the oldest casts in America,” Mandell said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
"It casts doubt over a system we're proud of and children that we're proud of," says Sarah Hopkins, who's been a headteacher here for eight years.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Norman, Paul and John had poles, but the swirling lines of their casts were shown only in the video, and the fish they caught were left to the imagination.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Since Diplodocus was first discovered in the United States in 1878, casts of its skeleton have appeared in major natural history museums around the world, particularly during the early 20th century.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
The light from his room above casts just enough light so I can see confusion across the planes of his face.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
