wiggle room
noun
Examples of wiggle room in a Sentence
The salesman has some wiggle room to reduce the price of the car.
the language of the contract is vague and leaves too much wiggle room
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The breathable mesh upper is also a nice touch that allows for some wiggle room and flexibility in the forefoot.
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Kristine Thomason, SELF, 22 Oct. 2024
But the barrier can’t be too solid: It’s studded with proteins, which need some wiggle room to carry out their various cellular jobs, such as ferrying molecules across the membrane.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 20 Oct. 2024
Fields, looking to revive his career after three turbulent years with the Chicago Bears, found the 5-foot-9 Austin over the middle and the former Memphis walk-on did the rest, racing to the end zone to provide the Steelers’ defense some wiggle room that was hardly required.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 22 Sep. 2024
The Pacers do have an open roster spot and a bit of wiggle room under the luxury tax, but their finances are tight.
—Tony East, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Kristine Thomason, SELF, 22 Oct. 2024
But the barrier can’t be too solid: It’s studded with proteins, which need some wiggle room to carry out their various cellular jobs, such as ferrying molecules across the membrane.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 20 Oct. 2024
Fields, looking to revive his career after three turbulent years with the Chicago Bears, found the 5-foot-9 Austin over the middle and the former Memphis walk-on did the rest, racing to the end zone to provide the Steelers’ defense some wiggle room that was hardly required.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 22 Sep. 2024
The Pacers do have an open roster spot and a bit of wiggle room under the luxury tax, but their finances are tight.
—Tony East, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Wiggle room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wiggle%20room. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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