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jerky

[jur-kee] / ˈdʒɜr ki /


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“Intruders have set fires, burning holes in the floors and scorching wood wainscoting and pews. Empty beef jerky bags, discarded underwear and clumps of plaster litter the worn burgundy carpeting.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Now, Tesla’s system is smoother and less jerky.

From Barron's • Dec. 14, 2025

For cocktails, the Gui-tini, infused with steak drippings and topped with beef jerky, was my wife’s standout choice.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

Individuals do jerky things every day and everywhere, but all the messages of this city’s culture are to be open, not narrow, and fair, not unjust.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

He spun around and was off down the room with his jerky gait before Ranofer could do more than nod.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw




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