jerked
Example Sentences
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The shorter man jerked the knob, but the safe didn’t open.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Stocks jerked higher initially after the Fed released its decision, but the major indexes fell back sharply into the red by the closing bell.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 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
“The entirety of the X2 ride was extremely rough and jerked its riders around like rag dolls,” according to the complaint.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2025
He caught it and looked toward Briggs, who jerked his head toward the dune.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
