wrought
Example Sentences
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She wrought real reputational harms and wrecked the presumption of regularity to the point where judges are now just saying: I just assume you lie all the time.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
Add those headlines to the turmoil wrought by the Iran war, and Meta shares are down 19% this year to $537.23.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Yet, until now, tech companies have been able to sidestep responsibility for the pain they have wrought on families across the country.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
Cleaner cars have wrought wonders in getting rid of photochemical smog, when all we need to do is buy one.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Even the simplest decisions seemed wrought with impossibly high stakes.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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