cast down
Example Sentences
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His piercing blue eyes cast down briefly at the floor as he thought about the moment he almost pushed himself past his limits.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2024
One more day to cast down the mighty, lift up the lowly and send the rich away.
From Salon • Aug. 27, 2023
"I see," Songmi says, her eyes cast down.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2023
Or, metaphorically, she says, “Caste is the wordless usher in a darkened theater, flashlight cast down in the aisles, guiding us to our assigned seats for a performance.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2022
At the end of every scolding, I cast down my eyes and said, “Yes, Madam.”
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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