wrung
simple past tense and past participle of wring.
Other words from wrung
- un·wrung, adjective
Words that may be confused with wrung
- rung, wrung
Words Nearby wrung
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How to use wrung in a sentence
To wring all that can be wrung from metaphor, note what our elected and appointed officials are not dressed as.
Western leaders wrung their hands but took no substantive action.
ISIS Is About to Destroy Biblical History in Iraq | Christopher Dickey | July 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAlmost every “fact” is wrung through an ideological thresher and pulverized.
Pundits have wrung their hands over the consequences of the leaks.
Obamacare Leaks Show Supreme Court’s Slow Move to the 21st Century | Daniel Stone | July 4, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTI wrung my hands about this until the other day, when a now-infamous SAT question hit the Web.
Why the SAT's Reality TV Question is Good for Kids | Kyle Spencer | March 19, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
With a groan, wrung from the very depths of his heart, he tossed the man a gold-piece; another to the woman.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonThe girl threw herself into a chair, with her back towards him, and wrung her hands; but made no reply.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) | Charles DickensMinisters wrung their hands, the king sent for his confessor, the queen wept—but the nation groaned.
He jumped to his feet and wrung both her hands and kissed them to her great embarrassment.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeClipperton hesitated a moment, then rushed forward, caught Matt's hand, and wrung it fervently.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run | Stanley R. Matthews
British Dictionary definitions for wrung
/ (rʌŋ) /
the past tense and past participle of wring
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