monkey wrench

Example Sentences

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Paramount’s hostile bid, which was formally announced Monday, has thrown a monkey wrench into a deal for much of Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

But now two men on the federal death row in Terre Haute, Indiana have thrown a monkey wrench into Biden’s decision.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2025

“The last thing that a booming economy needs is to throw a monkey wrench into a system that we have that is working marvelously well.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2023

“To be thrown back into crisis with whatever monkey wrench happens next — I think that would be unfair.”

From Washington Post • Mar. 19, 2022

Doc opened the box on the dashboard and took out a monkey wrench.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck