46 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Yank' in a Sentence
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In the courtroom, the lawyer will be yanking information from the reluctant witness.
The mechanic will yank the starter cord to bring the lawnmower to life.
The determined detective will have been yanking crucial information from reluctant witnesses during the investigation.
The children have been yanking the colorful ribbons during the celebration.
In the excitement of the game, the player is yanking the joystick, trying to outmaneuver the opponent.
The goalkeeper has yanked the ball out of the air with a spectacular save.
The chef is yanking the noodles from the boiling water, ready to serve a delicious bowl of ramen.
By the end of the sewing class, the students will have been yanking the thread through the fabric with precision.
During the performance, the clown will yank a colorful scarf from his sleeve.
Before the storm hit, she had been yanking clothes off the clothesline.
By the deadline, the students will have yanked information from various sources for their research.
The mechanic was yanking on the stuck lever to release the brake.
The weightlifter is yanking the heavy barbell off the ground, striving for a new personal record.
The magician will yank the tablecloth without disturbing the dishes.
The emergency exit was locked, so they have yanked it open.
The mischievous puppy will have been yanking at the curtain, creating a playful mess in the living room.
After the performance, the conductor will have yanked a standing ovation from the impressed crowd.
The excited toddler will have been yanking at the colorful balloons throughout the birthday party.
They will have yanked the plug, saving the electronics from the power surge.
As the curtain falls, the actor will be yanking off the costume for a quick change backstage.
Before the storm hit, the workers had yanked the fragile items off the shelves.
As the climber reaches the summit, he will have been yanking himself up the steep rock face.
Having forgotten her keys, she realized she had yanked the door shut behind her.
By the time he arrived, someone had yanked the document from the printer.
As the child giggles, his older brother is yanking him on the sled down the snowy hill.
In frustration, he yanks the headphones out of the computer jack.
They were yanking the ropes to raise the heavy stage curtain during the theater production.
The magician will be yanking the tablecloth to perform a daring trick.
The mechanic has yanked the faulty wire out of the engine.
The protestor was yanking on the banner, demanding attention from the crowd.
In the garage, he will be yanking the starter cord to get the lawnmower running.
The chef was yanking the noodles out of the boiling water with precision.
He is yanking the document from the printer, eager to review the latest draft.
During the intense workout, she will have been yanking the resistance bands for maximum strength training.
As the spaceship takes off, the astronaut will be yanking the lever to activate the thrusters.
After hours of rehearsal, the musician will have been yanking the strings of his guitar with unmatched skill.
She yanked the weeds from the garden, determined to restore its beauty.
The firefighter has been yanking people to safety from the burning building.
As the eager archaeologist uncovers artifacts, he will have been yanking them carefully from the ancient burial site.
Before the storm hits, he will have yanked the laundry off the clothesline.
With determination, she is yanking the door open, eager to explore the mysterious room.
The rescue team will have yanked the stranded hikers to safety using a helicopter.
She will have yanked the stubborn zipper open, revealing the surprise gift.
As the storm intensified, he was yanking the shutters closed to protect the windows.
The protestors have been yanking down the oppressive statues in the square.
With frustration, he yanked the tangled headphones from his pocket.
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