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

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

Her mouth often pulls to the right when she speaks, her admirable non-native English tugged easterly in a Finnish accent.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 2026

Cat tugged at the bag’s zipper, which seemed to be permanently stuck.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn



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