jerked
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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
But in January 2009 while filming the seventh film, he was rapidly jerked back on a harness, leaving him paralysed at the age of 24.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2026
That could have contributed to investors’ fearful reaction on Thursday as stocks jerked lower, said Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2025
Mrs. Mallon jerked her thumb over her shoulder.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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