angling

Example Sentences

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The U.S. has come up with a 15-point peace plan, with Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan as mediators angling for a U.S.-Iran meeting in the next 48 hours, according to reports.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

All three are angling to add to their trophy cabinets by taking home the gala's most coveted award, Album of the Year, for the first time.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Murray, who finished with 28 points and 11 assists, is angling for his first All-Star appearance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Virtually every Wall Street player is angling to get a piece of the action, from banks such as JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley to traditional asset managers such as BlackRock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

I ignored my truck and started east on foot, angling across Charlie’s yard toward the ever-encroaching forest.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer