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Definition cast around for in British English

cast around for phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to look for or try to think of something, especially when you feel pressure to do something quickly

Example

Casting around for a safe topic, she made a comment about the weather.

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Definition cast around for in British English