prise

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

Plenty of pundits believe the north London side will be experienced enough now to prise the trophy away from City and hold off other challengers.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2024

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

Nd5!!, putting a knight en prise with a rook already hanging in order to run down the Black king.

From Washington Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Could I prise it open with my fingernails?

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel