angling
Example Sentences
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Walters’ supporters further argue that Oxford’s statements implicating Walters—as well as Travis’ testimony against him—were tainted, the result of the men being coerced by police and angling for lighter sentences.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Laura Overdeck’s lawyer clarified this week that her client isn’t angling for influence over Two Sigma, but rather wants a cash payout.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
It’s not what I was like angling towards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
An angling club has said a fish kill in a County Down river is the "worst environmental event" it has ever witnessed.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
“We get a lot of butterflies,” I said, angling the shovel.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
