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Angle for

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  1. 1
    To try to obtain something by subtle indirect means: political manoeuvres, suggestion, etc.

    "Rumors flew that Marlon Brando was angling for the lead — an odd choice, most agreed, but a sure sign of box office success."

  2. 2
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see angle, for.

    "He angles for trout Sundays."

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