wrench

Example Sentences

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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

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

It's difficult to determine exactly how prevalent "wrench attacks" are as few are publicly reported.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

The breed mix-up has also thrown a wrench in the prosecution’s case against Godfrey Jalale, a 64-year-old retired military officer who had been Chakwera’s deputy chief of staff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

I look around for smoke and flames, but instead of a fire, I see a grinning fireman descending from the truck carrying a big wrench and an even bigger radio.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins