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A survey by France's secondary school union found nearly 78% had recorded temperatures above 30C this week, and said it had received reports of teachers bringing in screwdrivers to prise windows open.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

In at number one, though, is a force who made the £80m Real Madrid coughed up to prise him from Manchester United in 2009 look like pennies.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Jalibert landed his fourth conversion to bring his team to within a point but could not then prise another gap in the Pau defence.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

He is also extremely settled in the North East with his family; it might be hard to prise him away, even if compensation could be agreed.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2024

William Twyti stood back, and courteously blew the prise.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White