maneuver
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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
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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
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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
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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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