tugged

Example Sentences

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The Acme plunged into a ditch in Ohio and was tugged out by a passing trolley.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The image of a fluffy white dog cowering in a corner tugged on heartstrings across the globe.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

"For astronomers, our go-to 'Doppler' method for weighing planets involves making careful measurements of the star's velocity as it's tugged by its retinue of planets." said Erik Petigura, a co-author from UCLA.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

Coaxed and tugged by rangers, a blindfolded giraffe totters into the specialised vehicle that will transport it away from an increasingly hostile environment to a new home in Kenya's eastern Rift Valley.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

As he tugged the small wooden door shut behind him, stopping the rush of cold night air into the car, I turned back to study my aunt.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan