angling

Example Sentences

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It’s the ‘iwa, come back! I’m sure of it. The ‘iwa seems to float in the air, angling ever so slightly for the street.

From Literature

“I didn’t. That was her plan. She knew that our Warsaw operation was being dismantled and insisted on supervising. I consented. She was always angling for assignments, and I figured this might scratch that itch.”

From Literature

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

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

From Los Angeles Times

When Louise, angling for attention, participates in her church’s Inner Beauty pageant, her talent is holding her breath until she faints.

From The Wall Street Journal