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Meanings of violent wrench in English

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Usage of violent wrench in English
1
At these words he turned his head toward Don Juan with a violent wrench.
International Short Stories: French
2
At the same time he gave a violent wrench.
The Boy from the Ranch; Or, Roy Bradner's City Experiences
3
Suddenly I felt a violent wrench that freed me.
The Young Forester
4
And with a violent wrench he tore the banner from her hands and ran down the ladder.
Jailed for Freedom
5
Another violent wrench freed the other hand.
The Red Man's Revenge: A Tale of The Red River Flood
6
She changed the subject by a violent wrench, and asked Angélique when she had last seen Le Gardeur.
The Golden Dog
7
Then with a violent wrench he plunged to his feet and shook himself like a huge, savage dog.
The Rainbow Trail
8
Almost sick with fear, she had determined to call for help, when a violent wrench almost toppled her over.
The Last Trail
9
In one violent wrench he was on his feet, rolling backwards, putting the bed between himself and his enemy.
The Pilo Family Circus
10
With a violent wrench, Tracy twisted herself over onto her back, and, still screaming, began clawing at Beth's face.
Hellfire
11
Again Eloquent blessed the darkness as he coloured hotly and brought his mind back to the present with a violent wrench.
The Ffolliots of Redmarley
12
With a violent wrench he freed himself from my grasp, and springing back, picked up the sword which he had dropped.
Micah Clarke / His Statement as made to his three grandchildren ...
13
Every one is supposed, even now, to know what happened then, to give another violent wrench to society, like the Norman Conquest in 1066.
Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres
14
With a violent wrench the giant drew a spearhead from his side, and his blood spurted over Ulf, as he swayed on his feet.
Vandrad the Viking; Or, The Feud and the Spell
15
At last, with a violent wrench, Jaggers, with his strong wrists, managed to snap the cords upon which he had already made many efforts.
The Submarine Boys on Duty / Life on a Diving Torpedo Boat
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United Kingdom
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