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Like Detectorists before it, this is a series that wrings emotion from the commonplace and everyday – only this time, the treasure Crook has buried is altogether more peculiar.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

The book is structured around Prefontaine’s biggest races, which Mr. O’Meara skillfully wrings for all their drama.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2025

Hackman wrings an entire shaken worldview from his response when she simply asks who’s winning.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

Precipitation across the region will taper off Wednesday morning as Mother Nature wrings out the last of scattered showers over the Cascades.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023

Now she rinses the cloth again and wrings it tight.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon