jerk

Example Sentences

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“Pilots don’t try to avoid turbulence and jerk around their planes,” says Dr. Becky.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Am I a jerk for backing out now?

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

An Oakland city employee in the jury pool referred to Musk as "a jerk."

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

When I went back the menu had changed and I ordered the jerk chicken, which was also good.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The van's walls and floor shudder and jerk as if it's alive, and to my shock, as it lurches forward, my body slides around.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman