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screw

[skroo] / skru /
VERB
twist in
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Example Sentences

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Still, if the fighting continues, some central banks may be forced to tighten the policy screws.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.”

From The Wall Street Journal

GRACE, Hope you don’t screw up multiplying 7 .

From Literature

He scowled at me, and I smiled back my most winning watch me screw this up for you smile.

From Literature