jerked
Example Sentences
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The shorter man jerked the knob, but the safe didn’t open.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Many investors were caught flat-footed when stocks suddenly jerked higher late last month, as a dramatic July momentum unwind ended with a hint of optimism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Stocks jerked higher initially after the Fed released its decision, but the major indexes fell back sharply into the red by the closing bell.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
“The entirety of the X2 ride was extremely rough and jerked its riders around like rag dolls,” according to the complaint.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2025
Jonah jerked the closet door open; he got down on his hands and knees and looked under the bed.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
