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wringer

[ring-er] / ˈrɪŋ ər /


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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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