100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "wrest"

Definition

The verb wrest means to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp or to take something away from someone, often with difficulty or effort. It can also refer to the act of obtaining something through a struggle or to extract information or a confession from someone.

Synonyms

• Seize
• Grasp
• Snatch
• Pull
• Extract
• Wrench
• Take
• Gain
• Wrestle
• Dislodge

Antonyms

• Release
• Surrender
• Give
• Yield
• Let go
• Relinquish

Examples

1. She had to wrest the book from his hands to get his attention.
2. The detective tried to wrest the truth from the reluctant witness.
3. He managed to wrest control of the situation before it escalated.
4. The children wrest with each other playfully in the yard.
5. They attempted to wrest the trophy from the defending champions.
6. It took all her strength to wrest the lid off the tightly sealed jar.
7. The activists worked hard to wrest concessions from the government.
8. He felt he had to wrest his freedom from the oppressive regime.
9. The mechanic had to wrest the stuck bolt loose with a wrench.
10. She tried to wrest back her confidence after the setback.
11. The team wrest a victory from the jaws of defeat.
12. He had to wrest the remote from his brother's grasp.
13. The lawyer aimed to wrest justice for his client.
14. They will wrest the secrets of the universe from the stars.
15. The farmer had to wrest the land back from the weeds.
16. She had to wrest her opinion into the heated debate.
17. The soldiers wrest their territory back from the enemy.
18. He felt it was necessary to wrest the truth from his memories.
19. The climber had to wrest his way up the steep cliff.
20. She tried to wrest an apology from him after the argument.
21. The activists aimed to wrest reforms from the government.
22. He had to wrest his phone away from the toddler.
23. They will wrest the championship title after years of effort.
24. She struggled to wrest her focus back to the task at hand.
25. The journalist aimed to wrest a confession from the suspect.
26. It was a challenge to wrest the heavy box from the shelf.
27. The siblings often wrest for the last piece of cake.
28. He had to wrest the truth from her silence.
29. The coach tried to wrest motivation from the discouraged team.
30. She had to wrest her decision from the chaos of the moment.
31. The dog tried to wrest the stick from its owner's hand.
32. The committee sought to wrest funding from the city council.
33. He felt he needed to wrest his life back on track after the accident.
34. The mechanic had to wrest the engine cover off for repairs.
35. She needed to wrest clarity from the confusing instructions.
36. He decided to wrest control of the project from his colleague.
37. They were determined to wrest a better deal from the negotiations.
38. The child attempted to wrest the toy from his friend.
39. The climber had to wrest his footing on the icy ledge.
40. She tried to wrest the truth from the tangled web of lies.
41. The team wrest the lead in the final moments of the game.
42. He needed to wrest answers from the complex issues.
43. The farmer had to wrest his crops from the drought.
44. The passionate speech aimed to wrest attention from the audience.
45. She had to wrest the microphone from the overzealous announcer.
46. The politician tried to wrest votes from the opposition.
47. The explorer aimed to wrest knowledge from ancient texts.
48. He had to wrest the reins from the nervous horse.
49. She struggled to wrest her thoughts into coherent sentences.
50. The team worked to wrest victory from their rivals.
51. The child tried to wrest the candy away from his sibling.
52. He needed to wrest his focus back after the interruption.
53. The attorney aimed to wrest justice for the victim.
54. The activists sought to wrest change from the community leaders.
55. He had to wrest the puzzle piece from the tight box.
56. She tried to wrest the story from him, but he remained silent.
57. The athlete had to wrest his way through the competition.
58. The group aimed to wrest the attention of the media.
59. He had to wrest the blanket from the sleeping dog.
60. The teacher wanted to wrest understanding from her students.
61. She had to wrest her phone away from the grasping toddler.
62. The negotiators attempted to wrest a compromise from the parties involved.
63. He sought to wrest clarity from the confusing regulations.
64. The captain had to wrest control of the ship during the storm.
65. She tried to wrest the last cookie from the jar.
66. The politician struggled to wrest support from the public.
67. The coach had to wrest the best performance from his players.
68. She had to wrest the truth from the tangled rumors.
69. The detective worked to wrest confessions from the suspects.
70. They needed to wrest the important documents from the locked case.
71. He aimed to wrest a smile from her after a long day.
72. The group sought to wrest influence in the community.
73. She had to wrest the doll from her younger sibling.
74. The soldier had to wrest his weapon from the mud.
75. The team aimed to wrest the championship title from their opponents.
76. He tried to wrest control of the conversation.
77. She had to wrest the decision from her indecisive partner.
78. The detective aimed to wrest the truth from the witness's memory.
79. The mechanic needed to wrest the broken part free.
80. She sought to wrest inspiration from her surroundings.
81. The team worked hard to wrest victory from defeat.
82. He had to wrest the mouse from his cat's claws.
83. She tried to wrest the spotlight away from her competitor.
84. The climber had to wrest his way up the treacherous path.
85. He worked to wrest an agreement from the parties involved.
86. The children often wrest together in the living room.
87. She had to wrest her phone from the clutches of her friend.
88. The artist aimed to wrest beauty from the mundane.
89. He needed to wrest his attention back from distractions.
90. The team wrest the game from their opponents in the last minute.
91. She had to wrest the truth from her father's silence.
92. The manager sought to wrest better performance from the staff.
93. The child tried to wrest the toy from the other kid.
94. He aimed to wrest his dreams from the clutches of reality.
95. The detective managed to wrest a confession from the suspect.
96. She worked to wrest the project from the brink of failure.
97. He had to wrest the heavy door open against the wind.
98. The team will wrest the trophy back this season.
99. She needed to wrest her independence from her overprotective parents.
100. The activists fought to wrest change from the authorities.