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cast about

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Definition of cast about

as in to seek (out)

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Recent Examples of cast about However, towards the end of The Story of Ireland’s first run of shows, a producer on the show told the cast about Ryan’s true identity. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026 As digital technology and new forms of distribution rework the economics of the business, however, some media stalwarts have cast about for new forms of revenue. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026 In August 2025, the Star-Telegram visited the show’s set to chat with the cast about season 6, which will cover the crucifixion. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026 In the vacuum created by Swalwell’s collapse, his Democratic rivals frenetically cast about for momentum. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cast about

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For the best chance of seeing them, move away from city lights, lie flat on your back and look toward the southern sky near the Aquarius constellation, NASA says.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Mann’s bag appears to be from Chanel, and looks a lot like this $10k pick in particular.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

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Buckhead Heritage, a historic preservation organization, will make a historic building its new headquarters after reaching an agreement with Atlanta Public Schools.

— Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 7 July 2026
Tehran has paused fragile negotiations with the US aimed at reaching a lasting deal to end their conflict during the multi-day funeral for Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike in February, on the first day of the war.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

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The long Independence Day weekend means a big major yes to all of the above—especially hunting for deals because there are so many good ones to be had.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
The find suggested the hobbits had hunted with tools to take down the large animals.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

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