twisting

Example Sentences

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Take Michelangelo’s “Rebellious Slave,” the room’s twisting centerpiece, and walk around to its right, where a full three sides of the original rectangular block remain largely in evidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

They don’t know where or how to grasp a doorknob, handle or door edge or how much pulling, pushing or twisting force to apply.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Messi toyed with United like a kid on the Playstation - twisting, turning, nutmegging defenders whose flailing white shirts might as well have been a call for surrender.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Treasury has attempted to limit its interest costs by twisting its borrowing toward short-term bills and away from intermediate- and long-term notes and bonds, which carry higher yields.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

She showed it off in her palm, twisting left and right as the shell changed colors.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton