wring
verb (used with object)
to twist forcibly.
has been wringing
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present perfect progressiveof wring (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The quality of this dramatic harvest is a happy surprise for someone who has been wringing his hands over the future of the Broadway play for more than a decade.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2023
One competition title that has been wringing sobs is Heart of a Dog, a very idiosyncratic essay film from artist and sort-of pop star Laurie Anderson.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 13, 2015
Chief Executive Officer Dan Akerson has been wringing out costs in recent months as he pushes the automaker to improve margins.
From BusinessWeek ● Dec. 21, 2011
Of late, the modern player has been wringing his overlapped hands over something called square grooves.
From Time Magazine Archive
The fashion world has been wringing its hands over the troubles of couture -- handmade clothing fitted specifically to the customer's body -- for more than two decades now.
From Time Magazine Archive
