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cast around for someone or something and cast about for someone or something to seek someone or something; to seek a thought or an idea. (Alludes to a type of person or thing rather than a specific one.) John is casting around for a new cook. The old one quit. Bob is casting about for a new car. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As Zeiler cast around for someone to re-energise Five, she was bound to appeal. Come war's end, he cast around for a job, and turned his fascination with cameras into a career as a photographer--and a very good one. As CEOs cast around for a corollary to the September attacks to derive guidance, they realize no analogs in American history quite prepare them for what happened or what lies ahead. |
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