spanner

Example Sentences

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Paris had already thrown a spanner in the works by calling this week for a delay to the vote, demanding robust safeguard clauses, tighter import controls and more stringent standards for Mercosur producers.

From Barron's

A spanner in the works could be if opposition parties agreed on a rival candidate but talks on this this week appeared to make little headway.

From Barron's

Divorce, obviously, puts a spanner in the works — and two divorces means two spanners — but you’ve managed to come out of those marriages financially intact.

From MarketWatch

When England did safely gather, Australia were able to shove a spanner in the spokes of their usually powerful driving maul.

From BBC

But Glasner threw a spanner in the works, saying after the game that the club needed to keep Guehi if they were to have a successful season.

From BBC