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Meanings of wriggle free in English

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Usage of wriggle free in English
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Randy himself thrashed wildly in his mother's arms, trying to wriggle free.
The god project
2
The dogs then released the equipment, allowing the robot to wriggle free.
BBC
3
She tried to wriggle free of his hold, but he held her easily.
Secrets of a Perfect Night
4
Louise strained below him, as if she was still trying to wriggle free.
The Neutronium Alchemist
5
He screamed in pain and tried to wriggle free, but he was trapped.
The darkness before the dawn
6
Two weeks later the butterflies wriggle free, walk out and make a winged getaway.
Wired
7
Then I began attempting to wriggle free, with no success.
Year's best sf 15
8
I was trying to wriggle free because I do my best boxing on the outside.
The Guardian
9
Their retreat allowed Nikaetomaas to wriggle free unnoticed, then turn to haul Gentle after her.
Imajica: Complete Edition
10
Manzak realized his mistake and tried to wriggle free.
Sign of the cross
11
She tried to wriggle free, but it was futile.
The abduction
12
Mark had managed to wriggle free of Jeff twice, but it hadn't done him any good.
Creature
13
Sometimes it even drags it down to earth, although as often it lets it wriggle free.
The Irish Times
14
Eliza did not have time to wriggle free.
The system of the world
15
Amy, still half asleep, tried to wriggle free.
The blackstone chronicles
16
Wes tried to wriggle free, to no avail.
The other wes moore: one name, two fates
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