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cast

[kast, kahst] / kæst, kɑst /










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We don’t have the opportunity to just cast aside potential allies because of some twisted moral-purity attitude that we have.

From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026

He appeared as a cast member on one season of the ’90s sketch comedy show “In Living Color,” with guest appearances on series like “Moesha,” “Gun,” “Getting Personal” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

In the 2022 election, 29% of women in the lower-income group either stayed home or cast blank or null ballots.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

But Jama played down her connections on Celebrity Traitors, saying ahead of the show: “I've met a few people in the cast, but nobody really knows me, so we're all starting from scratch.”

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

There was a small night-light, which cast a golden light as Danny curled up in the softest, most comfortable bed he’d ever lain on.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

Since Diplodocus was first discovered in the United States in 1878, casts of its skeleton have appeared in major natural history museums around the world, particularly during the early 20th century.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

The disaster comes as China increasingly casts itself as a leader of the so-called Global South—the developing countries such as Nepal that are home to most of the world’s population.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

The long life that “Rocky Horror” has enjoyed as a midnight movie, with shadow casts of costumed fans lip-syncing along, was a surprise to everyone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

The latest threat heightens the risk the neighboring countries could descend into all-out economic conflict and casts further doubt over the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Mauve told Vincent he should use plaster casts to draw from, instead of using Sien as a model.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

But as time went on, he found that directors were always casting him in roles that required him to play an instrument, so he decided to make music his main focus.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

OK, I’m casting my mind back to that Pirates of the Caribbean sequel where Bill Nighy had an octopus for a face.

From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026

That this doesn’t play like jokey stunt casting speaks to the spirit of communal, all-hands-on-deck engagement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

"What he's doing is casting doubt," said Dr Moss.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

With every step, Ekon felt it—the distinct sensation of releasing a life raft and casting himself into unknown waters.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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