tug at
Example Sentences
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It’s a little silly and corny, yes, but manages to vary the tempo and can even tug at one’s heartstrings by showing the bond between siblings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2026
“The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan” strikes the right balance of sincerity in the hands of Jasmine Warga, though there’s still plenty of material to tug at the heartstrings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
Meanwhile, Lidl - like John Lewis - has gone for a classic tale designed to tug at the heartstrings.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2024
Young girls and old men tug at “22” Clark jerseys that flap above their knees.
From New York Times ● Feb. 6, 2024
The woman’s lips press into an unfriendly line, and I tug at Mom’s arm to leave, so they won’t get into an argument.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
