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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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twists

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The knob twists and depresses like a button (with programmable options for both a short and long press).

— Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
There are cameos, twists and a fair amount of busywork setting up future films, but but the film’s focus remains squarely on Holland’s twin mission of defeating a mysterious new enemy and dealing with the aching loss of his girlfriend.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

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