angling

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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

Powell’s statement suggests he thinks that the president is angling for “intimidation.”

From Slate • Jan. 13, 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

No sooner had she learned to smack the ball smartly on the steps, angling it right or left, than the other players revolted.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord