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wrench

[rench] / rɛntʃ /


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Since his early days designing for Perry Ellis, fresh off a winning showcase at the Parsons School of Design’s end-of-term fashion show, Jacobs has relished throwing a wrench in the system.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The injury forced her to sit out the entire season, throwing a serious wrench in USC’s plans for the 2025-26 season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

For Ruben Nizard, head of political risk research at Coface, a trade credit insurance company, this crisis could also "throw another wrench into the works by driving up maritime freight costs" and pushing up inflation.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Osborne said he was leaving his current role at investment bank Evercore, which was a "huge wrench".

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

Harry spat, trying to wrench himself free of Ron and Hermione.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling




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