jerked
Example Sentences
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The shorter man jerked the knob, but the safe didn’t open.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
At this week’s trial, Customs and Border Protection officer Joseph Zuraw said Judge Dugan jerked her thumb over her shoulder and told the agents to “get out.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
That could have contributed to investors’ fearful reaction on Thursday as stocks jerked lower, said Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2025
A Scandinavian Airlines plane headed for Miami left passengers screaming as drinks and loose objects jerked into the air as the plane shook.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2024
He jerked his head back, looking over the top of the conference table.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
