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wrench

[rench] / rɛntʃ /


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But the broader pickup in pending listings should translate into more sales—if the recent rise in mortgage rates doesn’t throw a wrench in the works.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Wielding a pocket Allen wrench, her colleague Estefany Rodriguez adjusted seat heights and brake handle alignments on Vivian’s new ride.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Demand for summer air travel is holding up well despite airlines hiking ticket prices, although possible shortages of jet fuel could throw a wrench in the key travel period, an industry trade body said Wednesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

As a result, the crisis "has thrown a proverbial wrench into the inner workings of the aviation fuel markets", the IEA said.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Right away the radiators began to clank and pound as if Mr. Vendleri was going at them with a wrench, and the room started to grow warmer.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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