cast about for in a sentence

Examples

1. When asked how he thought the trip would affect his terrestrial life, Tito seemed to cast about for the right words.
2. But Clinton has already carved out that territory, leaving his vice president to cast about for self-definition that does not seem derivative.
3. Iraq's tribes are under increased scrutiny as the Bush administration casts about for some credible force that can help it oust Saddam.
4. Since then, the Social Democrats, founded in 1875, have cast about for new ideas that will boost support among workers, its traditional voters.
5. As law-enforcement officials and terrorism experts cast about for clues, news employees are trying to recapture their lost equilibrium _ with mixed success.
6. They cast about for support in this struggle and on the Protestant side only the Republic was able and willing to provide it.
7. Since then, Jospin has maintained generally moderate policies in a " cohabitation " with Chirac, while conservatives cast about for a new platform.
8. While Melrose House expanded, Tarlow cast about for more creative outlets, teaching at UCLA, designing fabrics for Scalamandre and scented candles for Bergdorf's.
9. Soon he had students recording professors giving lectures in various fields and counting up how many times they cast about for a word.
10. In next week's premiere, the Buchmans cast about for Dr . Right so they can confirm the results of their home pregnancy test.