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Wring from

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Forceful Persuasion

Used when someone persuades another to give up information through persistent effort.

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The detective had to wring the details of the crime from the uncooperative witness.
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Implies Difficulty

Suggests that obtaining the information was not easy and took significant effort.

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She wrung the approval from the committee after months of proposals.
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Emotional Undertone

Can convey a sense of emotional strain for the person providing the information.

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I finally wrung the confession from him, and it was clear he felt relieved.
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