maneuver
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It’s likely to pass, and there’s recent precedent for this maneuver.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Skeptics viewed the maneuver as an attempt by the chip maker to stoke demand for its own products.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The maneuver placed Psyche on the trajectory needed to reach its metal-rich target in the main asteroid belt.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Anduril said “Thunder is urgently needed today” and “brings the combination of capabilities necessary to achieve maneuver dominance on the modern battlefield.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The childish craft was not nearly as big as the rowboats, and she would be close to the water, but at least Kendra thought she could maneuver it.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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The Kheibar Shekan uses a combination of flight paths, maneuvers and speeds to confuse air defenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Any benefits to the equity market due to Fed policy maneuvers have been purely ancillary, Sosnick said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
Communities across Southern California have been grappling with a proliferation of young riders on electric bikes and motorcycles on city streets, engaging in dangerous maneuvers and, sometimes, engaging police in chases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Here, Madonna is liberated from Universal’s script notes or editing maneuvers, free from tweaking anyone’s performance to feel more like the real thing.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
It furthermore counseled islanders “not to talk carelessly of army or navy maneuvers which may be observed.”
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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“He maneuvered politically very well through the good and bad times.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
On a rainy day in December, Ayala maneuvered his truck one final time through Mount Washington’s narrow streets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
That means she recently crossed into her 50s, although when CBS’ Miller asked the glamorous Muppet to confirm that, she creatively maneuvered her interviewer into agreeing that both are 25.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2026
Justice Department officials maneuvered to ensure that the court would take up the question as quickly as possible, evidently hoping to notch a win.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2026
He whistled as he maneuvered easily through the rush-hour traffic, as if the vehicles parted just for him.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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Joining with the main cast, the new Buzzes enact the series’ trademark high jinks about the silly maneuvering it takes for toys to traverse the types of barriers that humans can easily negotiate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Testimony centered heavily on Altman's integrity and behind-the-scenes maneuvering that rankled colleagues, many of whom have since left OpenAI.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
Aficionados say they are fascinated by all the maneuvering and infighting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
Because of the state’s maneuvering, it could take years for the plaintiffs to get their day in court.
From Slate ● May 4, 2026
The silk sleigh was there, maneuvering to a landing.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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