wrest

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The race for Paris mayor looked uncertain Monday as a right-wing former minister hoping to wrest control of the French capital from the left claimed she had gained key support for a second-round run-off.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

But if it can wrest more power from Live Nation, that’s a worthy win in the short term.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

Can Dutch Bros continue to wrest market share from bigger chains?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

It appeared to be an opportunity for each contender to stack up wins, build late-season momentum and try to wrest away control of a division race that the Dodgers currently lead by two games.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2025

This was probably the only thing that could have roused the dying embers of Frodo’s heart and will: an attack, an attempt to wrest his treasure from him by force.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien