jerk
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Don’t forget, people: I lost something, too: a fantastic opportunity to be a jerk to my Wolverine friends and colleagues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
When asked about how tough sentencing in Northern Ireland is Dame Siobhan said there can be a "knee jerk reaction".
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
This John Stewart is purposefully calm and assured, even when Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan, an entitled jerk clinging to crusted-over glory, provokes him.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
Additional 2- and 4-ounce sides of Cajun barbecue chicken, jerk chicken and suya beef can be added for $2 and $4.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
“Grade-A jerk, remember? Anyways, about the letter,” I said, and then paused, biting my lip as I considered the domino of events that were already in motion.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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