Wrest (verb)

1. To take or get something from someone by using force or violence.
2. To obtain (something) with great effort or difficulty.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "twist, bend"): from old french wrestre "to twist", from a germanic root meaning "to turn, twist".

Examples:

1. The thief attempted to wrest the purse from the woman's grip.
2. The two competitors struggled to wrest control of the ball.
3. She worked tirelessly to wrest a victory from the competition.
4. The company was able to wrest a lucrative contract from its competitors.
5. The team fought hard to wrest the championship from their rivals.