jerkily

Example Sentences

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Jerkily mixing the purée with spice, eggs and condensed milk seems to give her a great sense of accomplishment.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2016

Jerkily, through the shaking, Nat heard Hab’s voice.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

Jerkily the Senior Surgeon retraced his footsteps into the office and stood facing her as though with some really terrible accusation.

From The White Linen Nurse by Abbott, Eleanor Hallowell

Bernard said Jerkily, with obvious effort, Everard continued.

From The Lamp in the Desert by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)

Jerkily he began to back his horse out of the spring-hole, back—back—back through the intricate, overgrown pathway of flapping leaves and sharp, scratchy twigs.

From Little Eve Edgarton by Crosby, Raymond Moreau