jerked
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The shorter man jerked the knob, but the safe didn’t open.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Many investors were caught flat-footed when stocks suddenly jerked higher late last month, as a dramatic July momentum unwind ended with a hint of optimism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
That could have contributed to investors’ fearful reaction on Thursday as stocks jerked lower, said Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2025
“The entirety of the X2 ride was extremely rough and jerked its riders around like rag dolls,” according to the complaint.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2025
He jerked his head up toward the window from which he had first made his presence known.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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