screw
Example Sentences
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Not only does it screw up seasonal adjustments, but many laid-off workers tend to wait until after the holiday to apply for benefits.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
"The screw worm can be detected easily, and it can be treated," he told journalists.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
This information was passed to detectives in the interview room and the screw was turned.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
It’s like one of those things where I’m just excited to be here and I don’t want to screw it up.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
I can’t screw off the top, although I try.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
Vocabulary lists containing screw
Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Introductory
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Physics - Introductory
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