tugging
Example Sentences
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That size and athleticism often leaves defenders with no recourse but tugging, grabbing and hanging onto Smith for dear life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
After tugging his short shot at history left of the hole, Herbert bent over in disappointment before composing himself to tap in.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
It refers to the way a rotating black hole twists the spacetime around it, tugging on nearby matter such as stars and causing their paths to wobble.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 18, 2025
In fact, when the idea for “Pluribus” began tugging at Gilligan years ago, in the midst of “Better Call Saul,” he initially envisioned it having a male protagonist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025
It looked as if he was tugging at something on the ground.
From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon
