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angle (for)

VERB
attempt to get
Synonyms
WEAK
aim for be after cast about for connive conspire contrive fish for hint hunt invite look for maneuver plan plot scheme seek solicit strive try for
angle for
VERB
attempt to get
Synonyms
WEAK
aim for be after cast about for connive conspire contrive fish for hint hunt invite look for maneuver plan plot scheme seek solicit strive try for

Example Sentences

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They weren’t even sure the video was real when they watched the jar hurtle across their screens at exactly the right angle for the label to spin into focus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Both Chief Justice John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett sounded hung up on this question, and Justice Elena Kagan seemed to angle for their votes by pressing Clement and Sauer on it.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2026

His approach combines image recognition with statistical analysis to determine the best angle for picking each fruit.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

The VAR, Michael Oliver, was in the process of asking for an angle for the line of vision before Wood spoke.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

You can tell her mentor didn't have any trouble coming up with an angle for her.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins