cast
verb (used with object)
to throw or hurl; fling.
are casting
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present progressiveof cast.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But the efficiency gains reshaping startups are casting a long shadow over the next generation of programmers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Fenland chippies are casting their nets in new areas to source more affordable fish with the cost of cod and haddock rising.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
Investigators are casting an even wider net to find photos, videos and any other clues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
This June, as many travelers make plans to attend Pride Month events around the world, including New York City’s giant parade on June 30, security concerns are casting a shadow on celebrations.
From New York Times ● May 21, 2024
The falls are casting a little shadow on the ledge, darkening where the little trail ends.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
