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angles

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shape formed by two lines meeting at a point n.
personal approach, purpose n.
fish v.
attempt v.

NOUN

shape formed by two lines meeting at a point

Synonyms

STRONGEST

corner edge intersection slant twist

STRONG

V Y bend crook crotch cusp decline divergence dogleg elbow flare flection flexure fork incline knee nook notch obliquity point turn turning

NOUN

personal approach, purpose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect direction perspective point of view slant standpoint viewpoint

STRONG

aim approach hand intention outlook plan position side

VERB

fish

Synonyms

STRONG

cast

WEAK

dangle a line drop a line

VERB

attempt

Synonyms

WEAK

aim for be after connive conspire contrive fish for hint hunt invite look for maneuver plan plot scheme seek solicit strive try for

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Throughout the film, alongside the contemplation on the sacrifices he’s made for his work, McElwee repeatedly revisits the importance of filmmaking from different angles: as a tool for preservation, for storytelling, for survival.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026

When antennas are too far apart, the array produces several copies of the same beam at different angles.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

Long a lethal baseliner—no one rips it better—he’s added angles, texture and touch to make his game less predictable.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

"The first part is like a tube station, with a dead end and a platform, then from the platform smaller tunnels went at right angles."

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

In order to provide raking and flanking fire along every wall, forts needed to be designed on the page, with carefully measured angles and distances.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton