cast a net
Frequency: 7.08.2 per million words
to throw a net, especially for fishing
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- The fisherman began to cast his net into the calm waters.
- They decided to cast a wide net in their search for new talent.
- After hours of waiting, he finally cast the net and hoped for a good catch.
- The police needed to cast a broader net to find the elusive suspect.
- She watched as the boats sailed out to cast their nets at dawn.
- In business, sometimes you have to cast your net beyond your usual contacts.
- The traditional method was to patiently cast the net by hand.
- The recruiter advised us to cast a wider net for diverse candidates.
- With a practiced motion, he cast his net with precision.
- If you want more opportunities, you must cast a larger net.