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as in to pry
to draw out by force or with effort
willing to use torture if necessary in order to wring the information out of the terrorist
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Recent Examples of wring
Yet Democrats have been the party most publicly wringing their hands about the threat Stein and others pose, loathe to relive their past traumas.
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Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
NBCUniversal might still be able to wring some new benefit from the medium if executives play their hand appropriately.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
This was the era of Prohibition, dominated by bootlegging gangsters—Chicago alone was said to be home to 1,300 gangs—and some police departments adopted increasingly brutal tactics to wring the truth out of suspects: beating and burning detainees with cigarettes, or depriving them of sleep.
—Susan Saulny, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Warmer air is also able to hold more moisture, soaking it up like a sponge to wring out in the form of torrential rain.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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The former governor was convicted on corruption charges in 2011 for attempting to extort campaign donations from a children’s hospital and for attempting to sell former President Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate seat.Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Sep. 2024
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That investigation began after Torres told police that a 21-year-old Chicago man continued to extort him — threatening to release nude photos and videos — if Torres failed to meet his financial demands.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Directed by Ridley Scott, the $250 million Gladiator sequel is the top pick for males, both younger and older, and earned a B CinemaScore.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
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Here's the Allworth Advice: The days of earning five percent or more on your cash are in the rearview mirror for now.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 10 Feb. 2023
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The investigation reveals a dismal picture of a company with a sales culture that depends on squeezing infirm and elderly patients and the government for every penny.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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Often the rookie spends several minutes adjusting their chair, finding the right eye relief, and remembering their shooting form before ever squeezing the trigger for that first dry fire.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
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For these projects, companies have to obtain a hefty number of permits, slowing their ability to execute on these plans.Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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Patients who obtain abortions for themselves are not liable under civil or criminal statutes, but anyone who aids or abets illicit terminations of pregnancy can be targeted under several laws.Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Some congressional staffers could also be plucked to work in the new administration at HHS or the White House.Victoria Knight, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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The mbira—a wooden board over which iron keys of varying lengths are affixed and plucked to create a metallic sound—is an old instrument found throughout much of Africa and the Americas.Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Key Ingredients: Niacinamide, salicylic acid, tea tree extract How to Use: Apply to clean, dry skin and leave on for at least six hours before carefully peeling off.Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Baobab seed extract hydrates and strengthens the hair, kakadu plum boosts moisture and shine, and saw palmetto (an herbal ingredient) can plum thinning hair.Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
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The change will wrest control of the elections board from Democrats, as the governor currently appoints three of the five board members.Lucille Sherman, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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In the House, Democrats would need to wrest four seats from Republicans to regain majority control.ABC NEWS, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Wring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wring. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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