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to wring something from somebody
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to force someone to give one information, resources, or a response through persistent questioning or pressure
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The detective managed to wring a confession out of the suspect after hours of intense interrogation.
The teacher had a way of wringing participation from shy students by creating a comfortable environment for discussion.
