angling
Example Sentences
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The companies have received some early-stage government funding and they’re angling for a lot more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
In the second half, Kane stepped up higher, with the attackers angling their press.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
The company is angling to raise as much as $80 billion at a valuation of up to $2 trillion next month, according to the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.
From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026
Within days, Gorka was angling for Kent’s old job at the counterterrorism center, the government’s hub for analyzing terrorist threats, The Washington Post reported.
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2026
“It’s my birthday,” I said, angling for sympathy.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
