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angles

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shape formed by two lines meeting at a point n.
personal approach, purpose n.
fish v.
attempt v.

NOUN

shape formed by two lines meeting at a point

Synonyms

STRONGEST

corner edge intersection slant twist

STRONG

V Y bend crook crotch cusp decline divergence dogleg elbow flare flection flexure fork incline knee nook notch obliquity point turn turning

NOUN

personal approach, purpose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect direction perspective point of view slant standpoint viewpoint

STRONG

aim approach hand intention outlook plan position side

VERB

fish

Synonyms

STRONG

cast

WEAK

dangle a line drop a line

VERB

attempt

Synonyms

WEAK

aim for be after connive conspire contrive fish for hint hunt invite look for maneuver plan plot scheme seek solicit strive try for

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angles

On any given play, players on the defensive line can drop back into coverage while defensive backs can fly in from unexpected angles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

"We cannot let this opportunity come and go when our planet's precious biodiversity is still being pummelled from all angles," said Catherine Weller from Fauna & Flora.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

Ultimately, I think the angles of attack will be the difference for Smith.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

The image features a black falcon with rigid angles against a red background with black, white and gold stripes down the middle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

We studied the lines, angles, orbits, and shapes of outer space.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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