cast about for

Example Sentences

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In the vacuum created by Swalwell’s collapse, his Democratic rivals frenetically cast about for momentum.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

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

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2021

WallStreetBets posters on Tuesday cast about for explanations of the sell-off, including retail brokerages imposing restrictions on trading or a “ladder attack” from market foes.

From Washington Post • Feb. 2, 2021

Mia smiled and reached for a bottle of Windex and said nothing, and Mr. Richardson cast about for something else to say.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng