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wriggle

[rig-uhl] / ˈrɪg əl /


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The rules allowed some wriggle room for Japan to ship weapons and components to key partners under joint-development programs deemed critical to Japan’s security, such as ballistic missile defense systems developed with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Rather, she’s snared Millie in a trap while desperately trying to wriggle free from one herself.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

The Premier League has added some wriggle room, too, with a multi-year rolling allowance of 30% that permits clubs to spend beyond the limit.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

Matthew Umhofer, an attorney representing the Alliance, said the city paid big money to Gibson Dunn in a failed attempt to wriggle out of its legal obligations.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

As soon as it plunks into the dark water of the flooded forecastle, Calliope begins to wriggle in the tightly cinched hole, pulling herself forward.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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