angling

Example Sentences

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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

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

Kelly portrays Sydney Price, an ambitious, American executive angling to acquire Chateau Cassell, an esteemed Champagne house in the French countryside.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Hasen believes that this is the agency taking a cautious step back, moving away from literal enforcement but still angling to send a message.

From Slate • Oct. 31, 2025

Kendra could see no sign of a house, only the driveway angling out of sight into the trees.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull