yank

Example Sentences

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When a gust yanks the handle out of her grasp, she decides to batten down the hatches, latching it behind her and inspecting her surroundings via phone flashlight.

From Literature

I get in and yank the car door shut.

From Literature

The gentle tugging became a sharp, southerly yank.

From Literature

Investors are yanking money out of the opaque funds, lifting withdrawals to record highs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last week, ABC yanked this season of “The Bachelorette,” which features 31-year-old Taylor Frankie Paul, just three days before the premiere episode was set to air Sunday night.

From Los Angeles Times