pried
Example Sentences
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In 1947, after reports of strong odors were reported, a huge crowd on the street watched as police and city officials pried their way inside to look for the brothers’ bodies.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
It was precisely the formula that Cohen envisioned when he finally pried Stearns out of Milwaukee: the creativity and ingenuity of Moneyball, only with actual money at their disposal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
The other way is when those journals are pried from their hands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
Gilbert’s book has pried open a feminist door that felt long slammed shut.
From Slate ● May 12, 2025
To Mia’s astonishment, when she pried the house key loose from the key ring and handed it back, Mrs. Delaney pulled her into an uncharacteristic hug.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
