jerky
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Designed to lower auto emissions by temporarily shutting off the engine while the brake is engaged, it also makes driving feel unnatural, jerky and unenjoyable, Donio and his fellow stop-start haters argue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
He got off to a jerky start, with an eagle at the first followed by a double bogey at the fourth.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
Before long, I had been party to conversations about fear of flying, doctors in Tijuana, how to make beef jerky and how to sleep in a moving metal box.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025
For cocktails, the Gui-tini, infused with steak drippings and topped with beef jerky, was my wife’s standout choice.
From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025
I break up the jerky into bits and toss them close to the opening of her cave while also checking for a glimpse of her paws.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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