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Wangle

Wangle means to achieve something by scheming or manipulating.

The word "wangle" generally means to achieve something through cunning or ingenuity, or to manipulate or maneuver in a clever or resourceful way.

It is possible that the term "wangle" might be used in a more general sense to describe certain types of behavior or tactics that an individual might use to achieve their goals or to manipulate a situation to their advantage.

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