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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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Still, for fans who spent years rooting for the couple, the wedding-that-almost-was remains one of the show’s most frustrating romantic twists.

— Brian Galindo, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2026
Place the sprouts in a large bowl and toss them with the olive oil, a generous pinch of salt and several twists of pepper.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 30 Oct. 2026

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