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wrest

[rest] / rɛst /


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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

The move caps a nearly 17-month fight over the fund, including two failed attempts to wrest control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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

Deny accidents and wrest fault from the stars.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston




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