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cast about for



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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

Whether or not Friedkin knew that this movie would be his final work, there’s a temptation to cast about for deeper significance in his choice of material.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 2, 2023

To stave off bankruptcy, Sultan Ahmad I al-Mansur Saadi cast about for new resources.

From Textbooks Dec. 14, 2022

So they cast about for other possible causes, and therefore other possible solutions.

From Washington Post Jun. 2, 2022

I cast about for other ideas, but none came.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




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