wrest
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But she had to fight to wrest the position permanently from the grasp of an inept, problematic man.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
Baldoni has denied the allegations, arguing that Lively sought to wrest creative control of the film and damage his reputation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
The race for Paris mayor looked uncertain Monday as a right-wing former minister hoping to wrest control of the French capital from the left claimed she had gained key support for a second-round run-off.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
But if it can wrest more power from Live Nation, that’s a worthy win in the short term.
From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026
To wrest a draw from a former World Champion was neither small cheese nor minor chess, but Bobby was unhappy since he’d lost the match, 1½–½.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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