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tug

noun as in quick pull

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verb as in pull quickly

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But it's not just about a diplomatic tug of war.

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He frowned as he tugged on the bellpull.

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They were only half an hour into the journey before Alexander tugged on her sleeve and asked, “How much longer, Lumawoo?”

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After a few painful strides, she caught up and tugged on the admiral’s sleeve.

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