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  • past participle of tug.
  • past tense form of tug.

tugged



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One decision tugged at another, and by the time I checked out, dinner had become rigatoni with chicken, spinach and sun-dried tomato sauce.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026

Farmers in tractors tugged water cisterns and aimed hoses at the blaze.

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

Harpootlian tugged on the heavy restraints binding Murdaugh’s hands, waist and feet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

After a goalless first half, the game sparked into life when Manchester United were awarded a penalty after Alex Jimenez needlessly tugged back Matheus Cunha inside the box.

From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026

Aunt Kitty let out a laugh and tugged on her dark gloves.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan



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