wrung out
Example Sentences
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The speculative leverage has been wrung out of this market for months.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025
He conceded that it could take some time for some of the excesses in the market to be wrung out and that gold could be choppy over the next few months.
From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025
The clouds are expected to have wrung out all their moisture by the evening before clearing overnight.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024
In reality, he spoke to reporters listlessly and with uncharacteristic brevity, while looking thoroughly wrung out.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2024
They turn the mangle room, where wet clothes are wrung out to dry, into a studio so he can paint and draw at home.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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