wring
verb (used with object)
to twist forcibly.
are wringing
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present progressiveof wring.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But with so little to go on, those following his condition closely are wringing every word – or missing word – for meaning.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2025
Yet Washington, where adults are wringing their hands over sagging student scores, has backed away from anything so strict.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2024
And while they are wringing and flailing, some numbers to consider.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 16, 2016
Think those guys are wringing their hands over solving L.A.?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2015
I am just as certain that we shall see the island as I am that my clothes are wringing wet from my swim across the creek.
From No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone by Harry Castlemon
