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twistings

noun

plural of twisting

as in twists

a forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something it took some twisting, but I finally got the top off the jar

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As fans of the series know well by now, every episode of Outer Banks is packed to the gills with twists, turns, motorcycle chases, police standoffs, knife fights, high-stakes heists, and more.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026
Save the tedious paperwork for the IRS, and leave the mysteries, suspense, and plot twists to Agatha Christie.

— Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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