finagle

Example Sentences

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He had finagled some blank report cards and used them to bring home self-inserted high marks.

From Los Angeles Times

How does the administration finagle that, while publicly blasting these same companies for obscene profits and insufficient patriotism?

From Washington Post

A short time later, I was reading my book during my morning commute, lucky to have finagled a seat by the door.

From New York Times

Premium cabins typically aren’t cheap if you’re paying a cash fare, but you might be able to finagle your way to an upgrade.

From Seattle Times

Yet, Fellowes manages to navigate “Downton Abbey” to charm both reactionaries and revolutionaries, finagling a sequence that allows the staff to usurp the formal dining room while the rich serve themselves at a buffet.

From New York Times