Meaning of 振り絞る in Japanese

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Definition of 振り絞る

  1. (v5r, vt) to muster (one's strength)

    彼は全力をふりしぼってつぶれた車からはい出した。
    He used all his strength to crawl out of the wrecked car.

  2. to strain (e.g. one's voice)

    彼は「負けられない戦いです」と声を振り絞った。
    He shouted at the top of his voice, "This is a battle we cannot lose."

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