wrench

Example Sentences

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Since his early days designing for Perry Ellis, fresh off a winning showcase at the Parsons School of Design’s end-of-term fashion show, Jacobs has relished throwing a wrench in the system.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The injury forced her to sit out the entire season, throwing a serious wrench in USC’s plans for the 2025-26 season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

For Ruben Nizard, head of political risk research at Coface, a trade credit insurance company, this crisis could also "throw another wrench into the works by driving up maritime freight costs" and pushing up inflation.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

It's difficult to determine exactly how prevalent "wrench attacks" are as few are publicly reported.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

With the sound of crestmares above and the raging sea below, I hold the wrench on the bolt, struggling to set Calliope free.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman