jerk

Example Sentences

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A few months earlier, Gatto met Ian after attending his previous band, the Minor Threat and Circle Jerks cover band Minor Jerk Brains’ show.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

After more than a decade of continuous real time monitoring on La Réunion, researchers believe the Jerk system could serve as a practical early warning tool for other volcanoes, particularly those with limited monitoring infrastructure.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Other roles included a security guard in Knives Out, and parts in My Best Friend's Wedding, The Jerk and Serpico.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2024

Lamont first temporarily closed the Belltown location this past summer, choosing to focus efforts on the casual Jerk Shack Kitchen, which opened in the Central District’s Midtown Square in June.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2023

In true Miles the Jerk fashion, he didn’t talk to me until I forced him to, when we were walking together toward the gym.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia