cast a net

Frequency: 7.08.2 per million words

to throw a net, especially for fishing

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Examples (10)

  • 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.