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What does wriggle out of mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word wriggle out of? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To avoid performing a duty or fulfilling an obligation, by sneaky means.
  2. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning.
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With a brief, feeble attempt she tried to wriggle out of what bound her wrists, but to no avail.
We have seen that, without them, Member States wriggle out of their responsibilities over and over again.
This rough, loose, prickly coat allowed the Shar-Pei to wriggle out of its opponent's grasp while fighting in the dog pits.
However we must also make it clear to Romania that it cannot wriggle out of this, but must work hard at fulfilling the acquis communautaire.
We should not let these countries wriggle out of their responsibility for this problem.
If you get a jury notice, treat it as a responsibility rather than something to wriggle out of.

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