finagle

Example Sentences

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According to the documents, Ramos “was able to finagle his way” into McClurg’s residence.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2022

Premium cabins typically aren’t cheap if you’re paying a cash fare, but you might be able to finagle your way to an upgrade.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2022

The scientist proposes to harness the sun’s rays and the engineer wants to finagle a solution with a coconut shell.

From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2021

“Sometimes, if I write it out, I use dollar signs and an exclamation point for the I. There are things you have to finagle to make it work.”

From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2021

They spent what remained of their honeymoon on deck, learning how to finagle their way through Ellis Island.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides