- present participle of wrench.
wrenching
Example Sentences
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Rangers were obviously hoping reuniting McInnes with Lawrence Shankland would be a winning formula after they went so close to wrenching the title away from Celtic while at Hearts last season.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Speaking that same year, Miliband told BBC Political Thinking he was still recovering from what he labelled a "gut wrenching" defeat that was "in many ways" a personal rejection of him.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
What a bounty of heart, wit and captivating stage presence from this Irish singer behind “Euro-Country,” one of the funniest and most wrenching albums of 2025.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
Pescatore said D’Amaro has a major advantage in that the company Iger leaves behind is well positioned for the wrenching changes facing the current media landscape.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 3, 2026
Abiyoyo strained, and with a wrenching twist and another roar, he pulled free of the sap.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
