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Prise from

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Physical Effort

Used when physical strength is needed to remove something.

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He had to prise the nails from the wood to repair it.
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Forceful Action

Implies using force or tools to leverage an object free.

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Using a crowbar, she was able to prise open the locked chest.
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Determined Effort

Shows persistent effort, even when something is difficult to move.

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They managed to prise the rusted bolt from the machine.
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