Example Sentences

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Mr. Harris said he had been maneuvering to park his car.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2023

A member of the joint committee — County Council member Michael Gallagher — heard from Allegro Realty principal Damon Taseff that Budish had been maneuvering behind the scenes to push sites in East Cleveland.

From Washington Times • Feb. 15, 2021

It was Jeff who sprang to help Claire wheel in the tea-wagon, and so captured the chance to speak to her for which Milt had been maneuvering these five minutes.

From Free Air by Lewis, Sinclair

They were physically tired; they had gone through such great strains, even in the short time that they had been maneuvering, that they were very tired.

From Islands of Space by Campbell, John Wood

He had been maneuvering toward the door during the latter part of the dialogue, and with the last word he waved an airy good-by and hop-skipped-jumped down the stairs.

From Caybigan by Hopper, James