jimmy
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A ground crew member had managed to jimmy the window open, passenger Matt Rexroad told FOX5SanDiego.com.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2023
“Unfortunately, inside of our system in certain units, our detainees have the ability to jimmy their locks,” Edwards said.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2021
“Imagine the idea of the American government convincing a foreign manufacturer to jimmy equipment in its favor,” the history says.
From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2020
Without a trace of fondness, forward Jay Beagle remembers battling Oshie in the corners, trying to jimmy the puck free.
From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2016
I pull out the calibration tool and jimmy it under the lower edge of the cover.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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