yanked
Example Sentences
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On the first morning at Headingley, Root yanked a wayward Jofra Archer from the attack after only two overs.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Then I remembered that the ceiling fan has one speed at which it rattles faintly but insistently, so I got out of bed, yanked the chain and sent the blades spinning faster.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
It essentially yanked TPS overnight and refused to give a legitimate justification.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
Because most fund managers can’t survive long periods in the doghouse without getting money yanked away, the superior strategy gets less crowded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
Clara at last yanked out the pins in her hair.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
