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Jalibert landed his fourth conversion to bring his team to within a point but could not then prise another gap in the Pau defence.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

It is clearly a view shared by manager Mikel Arteta, hence the failed bid to prise England striker Ollie Watkins away from Aston Villa during this window.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025

However, he signed a four-year deal at the Tractor Boys and would be expensive for United to prise from Ipswich.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2024

He is also extremely settled in the North East with his family; it might be hard to prise him away, even if compensation could be agreed.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2024

Velutha had to prise the sandpaper out of their fingers.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy