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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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Companion never takes the easy way out, and each of its twists feels well-earned and fresh.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
The rules are designed to keep games moving and add unusual scoring twists.

— Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026

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