5 sentences with 'yanked'

Example sentences and phrases with the word yanked and other words derived from it.

Brief definition: yanked

Pulled something quickly and suddenly with a lot of force. Took or removed something abruptly. Moved or jerked something sharply.

The startled cat yanked its paw from the hot stove before it could get burned.

With a sharp pull, Maria yanked the weeds from her garden, clearing space for new flowers.

During the tug-of-war match, Jonas yanked the rope so hard that several teammates lost their footing.

In the sudden jerk, the steering wheel was yanked from the driver's grasp, sending the car careening sideways.

When Clara heard the alarm, she yanked the emergency release and watched the roller coaster car slow to a stop.