jerk

Example Sentences

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A few months earlier, Gatto met Ian after attending his previous band, the Minor Threat and Circle Jerks cover band Minor Jerk Brains’ show.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Because it requires relatively little equipment, the Jerk system could become an important early warning tool, particularly for volcanoes that are not closely monitored.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Other roles included a security guard in Knives Out, and parts in My Best Friend's Wedding, The Jerk and Serpico.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2024

The second location of the Jerk Shack restaurant just opened and soon the formerly shuttered Central District institution legend, Ms. Helen’s Soul Bistro, will reopen there.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

And that was how we accidentally got rid of Jerk Cory once and for all.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon