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
Fans, who've already been through the wringer, will be watching with even more trepidation than usual.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
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
They can’t let a day go by without putting me through the wringer.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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