angling

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The podcasters announced that they had won a “commitment to editorial independence,” lest anyone think OpenAI CEO Sam Altman might be angling to turn their show into propaganda.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

The U.S. has come up with a 15-point peace plan, with Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan as mediators angling for a U.S.-Iran meeting in the next 48 hours, according to reports.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

All three are angling to add to their trophy cabinets by taking home the gala's most coveted award, Album of the Year, for the first time.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

When Louise, angling for attention, participates in her church’s Inner Beauty pageant, her talent is holding her breath until she faints.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Is this what I’d been angling for, with my notions of rescue?

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood