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cast about

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as in to seek (out)

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Recent Examples of cast about There were misgivings among the cast about signing on to something as common as (gasp) a reality-television program, but most of them revel in spending time — and money — with each other. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026 However, towards the end of The Story of Ireland’s first run of shows, a producer on the show told the cast about Ryan’s true identity. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026 In August 2025, the Star-Telegram visited the show’s set to chat with the cast about season 6, which will cover the crucifixion. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026 As for the 300 claim, there don't appear to be any stories from the cast about a rock-in-the-underpants portion of the auditions. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cast about

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The same California Craftsman look; almost identical plank siding; a similar tasteful yet cheery color palette.

— Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Retail flows look very different now compared with prior years, Meng said.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

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The danger comes as drivers hunt for limited street parking, often making their own way, and beachgoers cross four lanes of high-speed traffic.

— Laurie Perez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
In response to those run-ins, some lawmakers have proposed establishing a regulated bear hunting season in parts of Connecticut, particularly the northwest corner.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

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