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
“We want a guy to be his authentic self. As long as he’s not a jerk, we love it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
John Harvey jumped off and held tight to the railing, stopping the merry-go-round with a jerk.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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