wringer
Example Sentences
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DC Studios has already been through the wringer, and taking too big a swing could prove a major loss just as the DCU is finding its footing.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
A book that will put you through the emotional wringer, Brar says it was inspired "by the love my father had in running his sub-Post Office for over twenty years".
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2025
These women have been through the wringer of romance, yet it’s rare to see them learn from these experiences.
From Salon ● May 5, 2025
England fans are used to their teams putting them through the wringer.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2025
He did not want to be a wringer.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
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