twisting

Example Sentences

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Treasury has attempted to limit its interest costs by twisting its borrowing toward short-term bills and away from intermediate- and long-term notes and bonds, which carry higher yields.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The gravitational attraction between them caused the suspended beam to rotate slightly, twisting the wire.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Golf’s biomechanics, involving quick twisting and ground forces, place significant strain on the body, causing musculoskeletal injuries in over half of golfers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Miller gives both characters some claim on the truth, making the twisting argument that breaks out between the brothers enthralling to follow.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The ground seemed to have come alive—rising and falling, twisting and rolling.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis