yank

Example Sentences

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Professor Brown finished pulling the electrical sensors off my arms and legs, and I barely flinched as the sticky pads yanked out my arm and leg hair.

From Literature

And again, Hardy yanked his stars from the lineup for the entire fourth quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

My dentist said a molar needed to be yanked because of a cellular breakdown called resorption, and a periodontist in his office recommended a bone graft and probably an implant.

From Los Angeles Times

But for some, the surge in prices has yanked the joy from what was a casual hobby.

From Barron's

Magic yanked both of Duane’s arms, causing him to bend forward and so creating just enough weight on the front end of the toboggan to tip it into motion.

From Literature