casting about

present participle of cast about

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looking
Verb
  • Along with the main shades in the lineup, there are seven color-correcting options that neutralize, brighten, and leave skin looking more refined.
    Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • After the revolution, explained Miller, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton wasn't liking how the country's coffers were looking.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 July 2026
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“Casting about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casting%20about. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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