tug at
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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
Richter’s spare composition is meant to tug at the heartstrings, and it does its job just as well here, especially for unsuspecting viewers.
From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025
Meanwhile, Lidl - like John Lewis - has gone for a classic tale designed to tug at the heartstrings.
From BBC • Nov. 13, 2024
Her creature felt the tug at the bridle, and whether or not he understood her words, he came to a halt.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
