Wangle (verb)

1. To obtain something by clever or devious means.
2. To manipulate or maneuver something to one's advantage.

Origin:

Late 19th century (originally us): of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. He wangled an invitation to the party by pretending to be a friend of the host.
2. She wangled a promotion by buttering up her boss.
3. He wangled a ticket to the sold-out concert by waiting outside the box office for hours.
4. The company was able to wangle a government contract by using insider information.
5. He wangled a way to get out of the meeting by making up an excuse.