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cast about

British  

verb

  1. (intr, adverb) to make a mental or visual search

    to cast about for an idea for a book
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cast about Idioms  

  1. 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]

  2. 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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The colonists cast about for another means of ensuring that these judges would be independent, sensitive to local interests, and not entirely beholden to the king.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2025

Meanwhile, “the other two” siblings cast about in search of a purpose: Brooke goes to work as a talent manager for her mom and little brother.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2023

Stokes is the headliner of all-star ensemble cast about to tell a story overflowing with subplots.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2023

“It would be easy, under this new cloud of doubt cast about Mr. Golubski, to use that as leverage to secure relief from conviction,” Sundby said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2022

Jack cast about on the bare rock and looked anxious.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

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