0 to use tricks and dishonest methods to get what you want:
He somehow finagled his way into the army as a lieutenant.
The agency finagled free media exposure from print media and broadcast networks including spots during prime time.
The pigeon tries many excuses and tries to finagle readers into letting him drive the bus.
A chance visit from a vendor gives her an idea to finagle a promotion to office administrator, hopefully for some added income.
The duo cops finagle an invitation on the yacht, as the man is a suspect of other crimes, but their boss has nothing on him.
