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phrasecast around/about for1. cast around/about/round for sth to try to think of something to do or say, especially when this is difficult and you need to think of something quickly: "Where's your homework, Jackie?" Jackie cast around for an excuse. He cleared his throat, casting about for something to say.2. cast around/about/round for sb/sth to try to find someone or something, especially when this is difficult: Meanwhile the bank has been casting around for a new chief executive. Miles suddenly felt faint, and cast around for a chair.
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