angle (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

And anyone in medicine will attest that these conferences provide opportunities to angle for leadership positions.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2024

The far wall, like her far wall, sloped to make the roof outside, and inside a perfect angle for his hawk eye stickers.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers