1.He met with Kurdish leaders whose forces have launched a new defensive in the operation to wrest Mosul from the militants and with U.S. service members who are not far from the battle.
wrest from(从…)攫取,抢夺(权力等)
The rebels tried to wrest control of the town from government forces.
反叛者企图从政府军手中夺取这个城镇的控制权 。
2.And it's been a day following a long night of celebration for Chicago Cubs' fans, who are heading to the MLB for the first time in 71 years.
head to引至,通到
Disobeying the law can head to trouble.
不守法可能会引起麻烦 。