cast about
Britishverb
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Also, cast around . Seek, make a search, as in We cast about for the necessary tools, but couldn't find them in the garage . [Late 1600s]
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Devise means, contrive, as in They cast about for new ways to increase revenue . This usage was first recorded in 1867.
Example Sentences
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His eyes cast about the roaring scene before him before landing on the banner.
From Los Angeles Times
After parting ways with Bumbershoot in 2021, he said, One Reel was casting about for a new project at the height of the pandemic.
From Seattle Times
The brain casts about for sense or sequence to tether itself to.
From Los Angeles Times
The Washington State Traffic Safety Commission is also casting about for a sponsor to champion the change.
From Seattle Times
Not to cast about for trends, but what do the movies of 2023 have against balding, flatulent, socially awkward teachers named Paul?
From Los Angeles Times
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