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Discover LudwigThe phrase "cast around" is correct and usable in written English.
It means to search for something, usually by thinking of different things or asking questions. For example: I was casting around for a solution to the problem when I finally had a breakthrough.
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cast around
verb
To cast about.
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Uh... " I cast around for the words.
After the ferry job, Dorsey cast around for new opportunities.
Instead, they cast around for new software technology ideas.
"I have cast around to find that big lever to make a difference.
He therefore began to cast around for a face-saving exit.
I hang up feeling furiously impotent and cast around for a solution.
I haven't got much …" I cast around anxiously for acceptable snacks.
I cast around the store for the appropriate pork product to add.
"We start off and we cast around for a general nugget of a story.
Both of them cast around for arguments and refutations that would be more insulting than useful.
Desperately confused and with time running short -- my plane leaves in six hours -- I cast around for guidance.
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