tug

Example Sentences

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Carolyn Owens, who still fixes herself peanut-butter-and-banana sandwiches, was safe when the Tug Fork River overflowed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

The six players — David West, Ken Brett, John Oates, Tug McGraw, Darren Daulton and John Vukovich — all dealt with “glioblastoma,” dying before the age of 60.

From Washington Times • Mar. 8, 2023

Dominguez joined Tug McGraw as the only Phillies to record postseason save of at least six outs.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2022

The final six outs fell to Dominguez, who became the first Phillies reliever to record a save of that length since Tug McGraw in the 1980 World Series.

From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2022

The creeks emptied into the Tug, which overflowed its banks and flooded the houses and stores along McDowell Street.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls