as in tilting
to set or cause to be at an angle cocked his head to the side as he listened to her quizzically
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Though the Kremlin-friendly Orban had held power for the past 16 years, partly by tilting the electoral system in his favor, his far-right Fidesz party lost to the center-right Tisza party of anti-corruption campaigner Peter Magyar.—
The Week US, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
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Pour a heaping 1/3 cup batter into the pan, tilting to coat evenly.— Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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The height comes from a stance atop 20-inch wheels, and the vehicle’s sloping hood descends low, like a brooding brow.— John Scott Lewinski, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
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Tenkan-sen is above the Kijun-sen, with both lines sloping upward.— Karl Montevirgen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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While winemakers are leaning into narratives and experiences to attract this sizeable demographic, real estate developers are using wine to court high-income members of the generation.— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
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The Coastal Commission decision gave political cover to lawmakers in liberal-leaning communities to approve the bill that will speed up home construction by exempting most projects from deep environmental review.— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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Visitors can fish year-round, including from the shore, and can learn more about angling at the Destin History & Fishing Museum.— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 17 Apr. 2026
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The guests, who are fun, loud, and obviously angling to get a bit messy — why not, the cameras are on!— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Cocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/cocking. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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