wriggle out of
Example Sentences
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As the dreaded emails started landing in their inboxes last week, many would-be workers were left scrambling, wondering if they needed to cancel travel plans, wriggle out of leases and line up other summer employment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2025
Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has said he "has had enough" of Cavan-based insulation company Kingspan "trying to wriggle out of their responsibilities".
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2024
Congress has been at this crossroads before and has previously managed to wriggle out of the impasse without devastating consequences.
From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2023
His attempt to wriggle out of a summons to congressional hearings about his business only served to dial up pressure from lawmakers.
From Slate • Dec. 13, 2022
Meggie tried desperately to wriggle out of Elinor’s arms.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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