Definition of wrenching | Bee Dictionary of English

v twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
v make a sudden twisting motion
v twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
v twist suddenly so as to sprain
s causing great physical or mental suffering
a wrenching pain

In another sense, he is part of a broad wave of unease across the continent at the wrenching changes of free market privatization and globalization that have often failed to .
Now based in Miami, he writes columns and has published numerous books about issues like immigration (his latest is Dying to Cross, a wrenching account of the suffocation deaths in .
From head butts to heart-wrenching performances, we rank the best and boldest of 2006 for film, TV, music, sports, news, scandals and more.

Offseason Outline: San Antonio Spurs
Here’s a look at what’s in store for the Spurs this offseason after their gut-wrenching loss to the Heat in the NBA Finals. • What’s the biggest priority for San Antonio this offseason?
June 21, 2013 - Sports Illustrated
Tim Duncan Says He Doesn't Plan on Retiring Following NBA Finals Loss to Heat
Despite a gut-wrenching loss to the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the NBA Finals Thursday night, Tim Duncan isn't ready to call it quits. At least that's what he said in the postgame press conference: I would hope not. Duncan may be 37 years old, and he may have nearly 50,000 minutes logged on his Hall of Fame career, but the man proved time and time again this year that he can still play at an ...
June 21, 2013 - Bleacher Report
Scott Garceau: Open Season On Closers
There’s nothing more gut wrenching to a team and their fans then blowing leads in the 9th inning. We expect closers to be robotic.
June 21, 2013 - CBS Baltimore

Pam Iorio in The Associated Press
It's just been heart wrenching as the family members have said goodbye to their loved ones and then it's been heart wrenching to see the officers and how much they respect them,she said.
Barack Obama in Kevin Sites in the Hot Zone
That's when we begin to say, 'Maybe we won't agree on abortion, but we can still agree that this is a heart-wrenching decision for any woman,'Obama said. "So let us work together to reduce the number of women seeking abortions by reducing...
Vice President Dick Cheney in The Age
Cheney said Israel had proven capable in the past of "wrenching national sacrifices" for peace when it had reliable Arab partners, but vowed "the United States will never pressure Israel to take steps that threaten its security."

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