wriggle out of
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The atmosphere became increasingly subdued again as it became obvious Djokovic was not going to be able to wriggle out of trouble on this occasion.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
As the dreaded emails started landing in their inboxes last week, many would-be workers were left scrambling, wondering if they needed to cancel travel plans, wriggle out of leases and line up other summer employment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2025
They've been led to believe he's got near-magical abilities to wriggle out of legal trouble, so why should they doubt he can do it again?
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2024
Congress has been at this crossroads before and has previously managed to wriggle out of the impasse without devastating consequences.
From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2023
Meggie tried desperately to wriggle out of Elinor’s arms.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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