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The discomfort wrung out by clashing sounds and uneven pitches can effectively convey moments of tension, distress or violence in an opera.

The optimism is a far cry from earlier this year, when the industry collectively wrung its hands as the box office struggled to captivate audiences.

The 46 inches of average annual rainfall in King County are wrung out to a mere eight in Yakima.

Even so, pro-independence parties have wrung substantial concessions from the central government in recent years and continue to demand a referendum on independence.

The clouds are expected to have wrung out all their moisture by the evening before clearing overnight.