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Wangle vs. Wrangle
Wangle
/ˈwaŋɡ(ə)l/Examples:
She wangled a day off work without raising suspicion.He managed to wangle an upgrade to first class.Jane wangled an invitation to the exclusive party.
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Wrangle
/ˈræŋɡəl/Examples:
The two countries are in a wrangle over trade tariffs.Shareholders were involved in a wrangle to remove the CEO.Neighbors engaged in a long wrangle over property lines.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Both words involve some form of negotiation or dealing, but in different contexts.
- Wangle usually implies achieving something through clever means, especially by lying or trickery.
- Wrangle often suggests a prolonged and complicated disagreement or debate.
- Think of wangle like angle — to angle your way into a favorable position.
- Remember wrangle like wrestling, it's more about conflict and disputes.
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