tug

Example Sentences

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The wrecked Maginot is owned by Weyland-Yutani, the same group that operates the tug hauler Nostromo on which “Alien” unfolds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

With the Iran war now well into its third month, countries are scrambling to circumvent the geopolitical tug of war by transitioning more quickly to renewables.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Gravitational pulls from planets slowly tug on the individual fragments in different ways, causing the once compact stream to spread out and eventually blend into the background dust filling the solar system.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Some items once defined by their sentimental value can become just another asset in the financial tug of war during a divorce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

With a gentle tug, she lowered the dark veil back over her face.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood