pry
Example Sentences
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Rescue workers used specialised equipment to pry survivors from the wreckage, the local Lao Cai newspaper reported.
From Barron's
Experts say similar AI tools are being used to create deepfake audio and video of corporate executives to try to pry information out of unwitting employees.
The renewed effort to pry open these archives stems from the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Congress passed with bipartisan support.
From Salon
The copper pirates have pried heavy metal plates from sidewalks to access underground lines.
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network: it creates a secure private tunnel over public networks, like the internet, which can shield your online activity from prying eyes.
From Salon
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