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maneuver

[muh-noo-ver] / məˈnu vər /






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The maneuver also gave the spacecraft a rare chance to observe Deimos from close range.

From Science Daily Aug. 26, 2026

To me, a beautiful Sunday is having “me time,” being connected to the universe and others, but having your own little bubble to maneuver through it.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Now, as the world awaits Google’s next Gemini model, the tech giant will need to show that it can maneuver the AI competition with more agility than it has in the past.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

Still, with last month's inflation data also showing some easing in prices, the latest reading may give the central bank some room to maneuver ahead of potential rate hikes.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

The lesser monsters kept a respectful distance from the Titans, so there was enough empty space to maneuver around the Doors; but Percy was keenly aware of the snarling mob at his back.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

Some financial analysts compared Bessent’s maneuvers to “rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic”—which probably isn’t an analogy he’d prefer to see!

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

And the club is on its fourth manager, including interim coaches, and its second president of business operations in two years as Bay maneuvers to put her own stamp on the team.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

It is using a combination of different flight paths, maneuvers and speeds to try to confuse U.S. defenses, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Another caveat: Some recent 351 ETF maneuvers reportedly caught the eye of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

It furthermore counseled islanders “not to talk carelessly of army or navy maneuvers which may be observed.”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

On a rainy day in December, Ayala maneuvered his truck one final time through Mount Washington’s narrow streets.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 16, 2026

That means she recently crossed into her 50s, although when CBS’ Miller asked the glamorous Muppet to confirm that, she creatively maneuvered her interviewer into agreeing that both are 25.

From Salon Feb. 28, 2026

Justice Department officials maneuvered to ensure that the court would take up the question as quickly as possible, evidently hoping to notch a win.

From Slate Feb. 10, 2026

An irate Armstrong maneuvered to have the bill pulled, and the Clarity Act is now stuck in limbo.

From Barron's Jan. 27, 2026

She gained altitude, maneuvered, and steered through the trees to the mill house.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

Orcel’s maneuvering to take control has contributed to the sparring between the two banks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

Xi, who is 72, is maneuvering for a fourth term at the 21st Party Congress, expected in late 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

The stamina, coordination, reflexes and maneuvering of a vehicle at such ridiculously high speeds is more than admirable.

From Los Angeles Times May 30, 2026

Closing arguments centered heavily on Altman's integrity and behind-the-scenes maneuvering that rankled colleagues.

From Barron's May 18, 2026

By maneuvering a little, I could see across the room to where Rex and the Object were.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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