had wrenched
- past perfect of wrench.
Example Sentences
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Edgerton drove there and discovered that someone had wrenched open the dam’s two 10-foot sluice gates, sending the precious water down the Republican River.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 25, 2022
Her husband had wrenched his back the night before and was in so much pain he was in bed, vomiting.
From New York Times ● Apr. 29, 2018
In the span of 17 seconds, USC had wrenched back control of the game for good.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2016
As a result of being asked to consider whether “a reasonable person” would view his statements as threats, the jury had wrenched his words from the context of his innocent intentions.
From Economist ● Jun. 4, 2015
Her jack had wrenched a small gap in the metal, not big enough.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
