wrench

Example Sentences

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Doctors had to forcibly wrench him from his mother at birth.

From Los Angeles Times

While the S&P 500 has wrenched up and down but gone pretty much nowhere this year, international, emerging-market, small stocks and value stocks have taken off.

From The Wall Street Journal

He wrenched the lid open, and Danny’s insides felt like a sputtering candle.

From Literature

An assortment of wrenches swung from hooks across the front.

From Literature

Hill’s comment at the start of the tribute was quietly wrenching: “D and I never got to do this on stage together,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal