as in tilting
to set or cause to be at an angle
angle the camera this way and the Leaning Tower of Pisa will look straight
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Recent Examples of angling
Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 15 Aug. 2024
Upon arrival, the fishing guides presented a truly fascinating lesson in local entomology, responsible angling and ethics.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 July 2024
James Brizuela, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
This frenetic spectacle draws dozens of voracious browns bears angling to catch the fish on their upriver spawning journey.
—Stephanie Vermillion, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The entire sport of angling is predicated on this natural fact.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 15 Aug. 2024
Upon arrival, the fishing guides presented a truly fascinating lesson in local entomology, responsible angling and ethics.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 July 2024
Verb
Both were angling for the coveted Rookie of the Year Award, which went to Clark after Reese suffered a season-ending wrist injury.
—James Brizuela, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
This frenetic spectacle draws dozens of voracious browns bears angling to catch the fish on their upriver spawning journey.
—Stephanie Vermillion, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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The Thunder will await the winner of that game while the Bucks will face the winner of the Hawks-Knicks tilt.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the winter solstice, the tilt brings the Northern Hemisphere to its farthest point away from the sun, according to the Smithsonian Science Education Center.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
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Led by experts and experienced moms, the series covers essential tips for what to expect during pregnancy, how to prepare for birth, postpartum care, and the essentials of welcoming a newborn into your life.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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A couple pro tips from our editor, Allen Farmelo, who has bought and sold watches on eBay since 1995: Track reputable (or even just interesting) sellers.Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Since your brain is already wired to connect, leaning into that tendency offers multiplicative potential.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That’s now changing, with North American manufacturers leaning into emerging technologies to compete on new fronts, including precision, sophistication, speed, efficiency and creativity.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Angling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angling. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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