wring

Example Sentences

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He wrung out his lavender tail and shook the water from his good ear.

From Literature

We were still wringing water from our blankets when the command came to line up for coffee.

From Literature

So forget the grandchildren, we are the people over whom so many hands have been wrung over the last 40 years.

From MarketWatch

I was wrung out from everything that had happened, the whole summer, everyone, even my own family.

From Literature

Section 301 is a tried and tested tool for imposing tariffs and wringing concessions from U.S. trade partners.

From The Wall Street Journal