jerky

Example Sentences

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He got off to a jerky start, with an eagle at the first followed by a double bogey at the fourth.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Before long, I had been party to conversations about fear of flying, doctors in Tijuana, how to make beef jerky and how to sleep in a moving metal box.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 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

Consider the meteoric rise of Chomps, the jerky maker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 5, 2025

I break up the jerky into bits and toss them close to the opening of her cave while also checking for a glimpse of her paws.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz