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wrench

[rench] / rɛntʃ /


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"These are everyday working-class women living on the edge of a country and it's incredibly important we try and wrench women out of the shadows."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Wielding a pocket Allen wrench, her colleague Estefany Rodriguez adjusted seat heights and brake handle alignments on Vivian’s new ride.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Demand for summer air travel is holding up well despite airlines hiking ticket prices, although possible shortages of jet fuel could throw a wrench in the key travel period, an industry trade body said Wednesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

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 young mouse tried to wrench himself free.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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