wringer
Example Sentences
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DC has already been through the wringer, and taking too big a swing could prove a major loss just as the DCU is finding its footing.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has been through the wringer.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
Though it may be seen as the refreshing agent of change in politics, it has yet to be put through the wringer of close scrutiny.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2025
These women have been through the wringer of romance, yet it’s rare to see them learn from these experiences.
From Salon ● May 5, 2025
“Well, you didn’t like my serious answer—if you don’t want to be a wringer, don’t be a wringer.”
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
