wangle
Example Sentences
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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
And the entire project was put together just to wangle publicity for FirstVet, which is an app that provides virtual veterinarian visits.
From Washington Post
I’m not here to give Harry and Meghan a hard time: I couldn’t care less how many complimentary candles the couple have managed to wangle.
From The Guardian
She took the cast on tours of Louisa May Alcott’s home in Concord, Massachusetts, and wangled the budget to shoot the film nearby.
From The Guardian
Dad and lad recently went on a history-themed trip to Rome, where the Catholic comedian managed to wangle front row tickets for an audience with the Pope at The Vatican.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.