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wrench

[rench] / rɛntʃ /


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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

For Morton, leaving his hometown club was a wrench.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 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 injury forced her to sit out the entire season, throwing a serious wrench in USC’s plans for the 2025-26 season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Hazel squirmed, trying desperately to wrench herself free.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu




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