twisting

Example Sentences

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Miller gives both characters some claim on the truth, making the twisting argument that breaks out between the brothers enthralling to follow.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

As a child, I spent so many nights playing tricks on myself, twisting the shadows from trees outside my window into the most terrifying images my mind could dream up.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

"You might think that has to be grabbing someone around the head and neck and twisting them, but it's also about lateral movement. It's something they are trying to get out of the game."

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Sat behind a fringing machine at the mill, Hyslop, 28, deftly ran a dark cashmere fabric destined for a Spanish luxury brand through its frame, twisting the ends of the cloth into fringes.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

After that he and the puppy led Adam on a twisting trail through the woods.

From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon