screw
Example Sentences
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Still, if the fighting continues, some central banks may be forced to tighten the policy screws.
By the time we left, I’m sure there were a few screws and hinges that had left the rim.”
From Los Angeles Times
“But I think the basketball stuff is really what differentiates the experience…knowing how to work in a team, how to build relationships, being able to handle constructive feedback when you screw up.”
GRACE, Hope you don’t screw up multiplying 7 .
From Literature
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He scowled at me, and I smiled back my most winning watch me screw this up for you smile.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.