monkey wrench

Example Sentences

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Paramount’s hostile bid, which was formally announced Monday, has thrown a monkey wrench into a deal for much of Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’ve learned a lot about what I might get,” she said, “but Mother Nature always has her monkey wrench in hand.”

From Los Angeles Times

But now two men on the federal death row in Terre Haute, Indiana have thrown a monkey wrench into Biden’s decision.

From Salon

One potential monkey wrench for the dollar, however, may be lurking in Japan.

From Reuters

And part of their idea was you throw a monkey wrench into this process to stop it.

From Salon