How to Use wring in a Sentence

wring

verb
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  • There’s been much hand wringing about the state of the It bag.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023
  • The kids had to take breaks to wring out their jackets and pants.
    — Rachel Kushner, Harper’s Magazine , 16 Mar. 2022
  • But first, Klaren would wring some of it out for his next hay crop.
    — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 20 Nov. 2022
  • Just sit on the thing, press the electric start button and wring the right hand grip.
    — Dan Neil, WSJ, 4 Mar. 2022
  • Torts’s turn to wring the marrow out of a team of misfit toys.
    — Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Aug. 2022
  • Plunge the dill into the ice bath to stop the cooking, then remove and wring dry.
    — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2022
  • Dip and then wring out a rag and gently dab or wipe the sticky areas.
    — Motormouth Bob Weber, Star Tribune, 25 June 2021
  • The past year wrung us out, and now Arizona was hanging us out to dry with a bad start.
    — Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2024
  • This will wick away moisture – and there will be more moisture to wring out.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Be sure to rinse and wring out the cleaning cloth or mop frequently.
    — Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2021
  • To wring the mop, pull it taut and twist it against the ratcheting mechanism.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Many scenes try to wring laughs out of his vanity, but the dad-bod jokes all go over like dad jokes.
    — Kyle Smith, National Review, 7 July 2021
  • Then rinse the sponges in cool, soapy water and wring them out completely.
    — Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2021
  • Patting the tofu dry, rather than fully wringing the block, keeps the inside of the nuggets moist.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 23 Sep. 2023
  • The car is comfy when loping along and predictable when wrung out.
    — Sam Smith, Car and Driver, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Currently marked down to just $35, the best-selling spin mop and bucket has a pedal at the base that wrings the mop.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Simply soak one of the handheld towels in water, wring and shake it out, and then wrap it around your neck.
    — Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2021
  • Plus, the spinner was very effective at wringing out the mop head.
    — Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
  • That has led auto makers to tweak the chemistry and the design of LFP battery packs to wring out more range.
    — Mike Colias, WSJ, 15 Nov. 2022
  • There's more humor to come, and joy to be wrung out of this bizarre non-identity crisis.
    — Lauren Huff, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2024
  • When cool enough to handle, wrap the spinach in a kitchen towel or paper towels and wring out all the water.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Peele and Abels manage to wring from this small decision a whole range of subtle points.
    — Adrian Daub, Longreads, 3 Sep. 2021
  • The studio also has sought other ways to wring money from its movies.
    — Liana Baker, Fortune, 25 May 2021
  • To get the job done, Pelley will have to wring every tick out of the iconic stopwatch that has opened the show for what will soon be 53 seasons.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Sep. 2021
  • Production tried to wring the tiniest bit of drama out of the guys having to sit around and wait for each other to come back.
    — Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2021
  • But there are few talents like Kane, who should still wring out a three- or four-year extension in the UFA market.
    — Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Mar. 2023
  • For walls with vinyl wallpaper, make sure to wring out the damp microfiber cloth or the clean, damp microfiber mop well to avoid damage.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 18 Feb. 2023
  • The profile manages to wring out laughs and pathos in equal measure, though rarely from Fielder himself.
    — Longreads, 28 June 2022
  • That will keep borrowers wringing their hands on how to best use their income.
    — Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Avoid wringing or twisting the fabric, as this can damage its elasticity.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024

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