wiggle

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The reasoning: Rising gross margins often show a company has pricing power with its customers, but it also gives a company wiggle room to boost its operating margin as long as other costs don’t balloon.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

She’ll find it hard to wiggle out of responsibility, especially as this history comes more to light.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

This decline in crime gives Mamdani "a bit of wiggle room to think creatively" about public safety in New York, including improving social services and support, Mr Egan said.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Giving yourself a bit of wiggle room in the form of a monthly “fun” allowance can also help you remain consistent, Shafransky said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

“This Little Piggy Went to Market” is another wiggle with which you may be familiar.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin