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angling

[ang-gling] / ˈæŋ glɪŋ /


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And in Iowa, a state representative and former Paralympian named Josh Turek is angling for an upset win against GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson.

From Slate Sep. 10, 2026

I think if I was angling towards a female audience as a stand-up, it wouldn’t work.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

The companies have received some early-stage government funding and they’re angling for a lot more.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

On Friday, police divers recovered a body and confirmed it was the teenager who entered the lake, which is used for boating and angling.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

It looked easier to keep angling to the left but quicker to go straight for the top.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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