writhed

"He gave an incorrect answer to a simple question."

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The student withheld the library book, refusing to return it on time. "

"The fall injured the child's knee. "

"The strong wind distorted the delicate paper airplane, making it almost unrecognizable. "

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

"The store owner was a victim of extortion, forced to pay money to the gang to avoid damage to his shop. "

"He threatened me with a knife."

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

"The stubborn jar lid wouldn't budge, despite my best twisting. "

"Many small businesses in my town are struggling due to the rising cost of rent. "