pry in the PONS Dictionary

pry Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to pry into sth

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
Several times he had to resort to the legal system to pry debts from his debtors.
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It uses its strong bill to dislodge food and pry shells open.
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The sample is gently cut with the grain and pried loose.
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People wanted a spouse who did not pry too deeply.
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Some wall safes offer pry resistant recessed door with concealed hinges for anti-theft protection.
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However, they try their best to keep the kids safe away from prying eyes.
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The previous method may be assisted by gently prying the door from the frame with an air wedge or lever.
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For the next section, a hydraulic jack had to pry apart the legs 6ft m.
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Consequently, the sonic and emotional layers are often difficult to pry apart and enumerate.
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Some examples of tactical tomahawks include models wherein the shaft is designed as a prybar.
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