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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France’s borrowing costs have risen to the levels of Europe’s debt-laden periphery as Macron has cast about for a prime minister who can pass a new budget by the end of the year.
Since becoming president, he has cast about for lawyers who would do exactly what he wanted, including helping him stay in office after he lost the 2020 election.
From New York Times
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
In real life, and in “Diaries,” we move to memories, yearnings, cast about into the future.
From Los Angeles Times
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