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Xi, who is 72, is maneuvering for a fourth term at the 21st Party Congress, expected in late 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The billionaire media mogul and three times premier, who entered politics nearly 30 years ago with his Forza Italia party, is maneuvering to add Italy’s highest office to his resume.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2022

Georgia is maneuvering for its place in space with the planned development of a coastal commercial spaceport in Camden County, which borders Florida and already is home to Submarine Base Kings Bay.

From Washington Times • Jun. 3, 2020

Under chief executive Gerry Smith, the chain is maneuvering to provide such services as technology consulting, installation and logo design.

From Washington Post • Aug. 7, 2018

A Battle in the Air The French plane at the top is maneuvering for position preparatory to swooping down on its German adversary.

From Lest We Forget World War Stories by Bigwood, Inez