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wrested

/ˈrɛstɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does wrested mean?

verb

past tense of wrest, to force or twist something out of someone's possession or control, or to overcome a strong obstacle.

Example

"She wrested the ball from the opposing player's grasp."

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