cast about for

Since becoming president, he has cast about for lawyers who would do exactly what he wanted, including helping him stay in office after he lost the 2020 election.

Not to cast about for trends, but what do the movies of 2023 have against balding, flatulent, socially awkward teachers named Paul?

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.

A still-dominant Democratic Party that had turned biracial and more government-friendly cast about for ways to keep conservative whites on board.

He cast about for reassurance.