Example Sentences

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You probably think the stock market has been wrenching up and down like mad since the Iran war started at the end of February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It has been wrenching to see them struggle.

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2020

Lipska's illness has been wrenching for her husband.

From Washington Post • Aug. 3, 2018

However, some rumors persist that expansion could still be percolating behind closed doors as a possible way out for the NBA to solve an issue that Stern last week said "has been wrenching."

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2013

Of course, Eric has been wrenching on motorcycles for�well, pretty much forever, scoring a title as far back as 1976 with Kent Howerton as his rider.

From Time Magazine Archive