Example Sentences
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Yet even though our two countries are inextricably bound together, and despite the existential nature of Canada’s reliance on the U.S. market, we have maneuvered ourselves into a self-defeating elbows-up mentality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
That means she recently crossed into her 50s, although when CBS’ Miller asked the glamorous Muppet to confirm that, she creatively maneuvered her interviewer into agreeing that both are 25.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2026
The five-term Louisiana congressman earned a law degree and maneuvered his way to become speaker of the House.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
Justice Department officials maneuvered to ensure that the court would take up the question as quickly as possible, evidently hoping to notch a win.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2026
Powers faded from public view, but what he could not know is that for the next two years, the CIA maneuvered in secret to bring its man home.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
