maneuvered
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As the head of Japan’s Kwantung army in Manchuria, he flouted orders from Tokyo and maneuvered the government into an aggressive foreign policy that culminated in all-out war with China in 1937.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 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
The five-term Louisiana congressman earned a law degree and maneuvered his way to become speaker of the House.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 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
Brian grabbed a baseball bat, and we maneuvered it, hissing and snapping, into a corner.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
