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wrest

[rest] / rɛst /


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Baldoni has denied the allegations, arguing that Lively sought to wrest creative control of the film and damage his reputation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

But if it can wrest more power from Live Nation, that’s a worthy win in the short term.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

European officials had been hoping to make progress on Ukraine at the Swiss ski resort -- a goal drowned out by US President Donald Trump's push to wrest control of Greenland from EU member Denmark.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Can Dutch Bros continue to wrest market share from bigger chains?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

This was probably the only thing that could have roused the dying embers of Frodo’s heart and will: an attack, an attempt to wrest his treasure from him by force.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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