jerking

Example Sentences

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An early riser, Witkoff begins his day as it ends, pacing with his cellphone on a video call, its camera jerking haphazardly around the interior of his waterfront Miami mansion or private jet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

The past year of headlines might suggest that jerking users around with unwanted new features is the domain of a select few companies pushing a specific sort of tech.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025

“Overflow,” an usher posted outside the church doors said as we approached, jerking his thumb toward the rear parking lot where the grammar school was located.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2024

Garcia reverted to his old habits of standing flat-footed and jerking his head straight back, offering Duarte a welcoming target.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2023

I look away, try to regain control of my heart, which is suddenly jerking around inside my chest.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam