tug

Example Sentences

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He had already caught several, and a tug of resistance on the line hinted he would get another.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The server maker looks to be in a tug of war between those betting it can recover from one of its co-founders being indicted for alleged export-control violations and those who fear more repercussions.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“Basically, it’s a tug of war,” said Mike Treacy, head of market risk at Apex Fintech Solutions.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

SINGAPORE—One potential beneficiary of the tug of war over the Federal Reserve’s independence: China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

There were only three chairs lined up in front of the desk, so Jonah had to tug a fourth one over from beside a couch at the right side of the room.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix