cast about for

Example Sentences

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District Judge Dean Pregerson cast about for other solutions, suggesting the county might sue the state or ask the Board of Supervisors for more money.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2023

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

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

After World War II, Charles returned to the District and cast about for a business opportunity.

From Washington Post • May 7, 2022

So we cast about for more realistic and inclusive ways to retell our story.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2021

He got to his feet and cast about for the water skin.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver