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Actors call for throwing out lines (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

casting

This clue is a double definition.

'actors call' is the first definition.
(as in a casting call)

'throwing out lines' is the second definition.
(casting out lines to catch fish)

'for' is the link.

(Other definitions for casting that I've seen before include "Selecting players" , "shell across back of fort" , "Choosing actors" , "Shaping metal in mould" , "-- Vote; -- couch" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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