wangle

Example Sentences

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When the Spanish-American War erupted, Otis wangled a brigadier general appointment from now-commander in chief McKinley, and returned from the Philippines as a major general.

From Los Angeles Times

CNIL’s judgement is that Google and Facebook are essentially tricking their users, deploying what are known as “dark patterns” — a style of subtly coercive user interface design — to wangle consent and so breaking the law.

From The Verge

Even when I was filming “Clifford,” I managed to somehow wangle my way into getting onto a flight and going back for three days of Glastonbury, and I was just floating.

From New York Times

Following reports that Brazilians had rented or bought property in Serrana to wangle their way into the study, Butantan’s Covas said last week that a history of residence would be required for registration.

From Seattle Times

He wrote op-eds for major newspapers and wangled summonses from presidents to brief them on dealing with the Soviet Union and other world issues.

From Washington Post