yanked
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The speed with which the poster was yanked down by Schmitt’s staffers told the entire story before the cameras.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
On the first morning at Headingley, Root yanked a wayward Jofra Archer from the attack after only two overs.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
You can’t keep a beloved news team down, even after more than a decade since being yanked off the air in a move that stunned fans and local TV newsrooms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
It essentially yanked TPS overnight and refused to give a legitimate justification.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
With a groan, he yanked the curtain shut, plunging the room into darkness.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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