Words similar to wresting

Example sentences for: wresting

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In wresting the Bible from the Greek, Hebrew, and Latin, the translators set a high standard for ordinary spoken and written English.
When he attempted to restore national pride by wresting the Suez Canal out of British hands he suffered an embarrassing diplomatic defeat and, at home, unrest turned to opposition.