pry
Example Sentences
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She accused Iwamasa of threatening legal action “to pry a settlement from workman’s comp.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
It shows Hsiung, in a dark jacket and tie, trying to pry open a metal door with a crowbar.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Whoever is given the job of informing him of that had better take a handful of sedatives and a crowbar to pry the president off the wall of the Oval Office.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
We asked some parenting experts for their tips on how to pry those phones away from their offspring's hands – even if only for a short while.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
With the bottom clasp unlocked, Kendra tried to pry up the corner of the book and get a peek.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney
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