Example Sentences

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It refers to the way a rotating black hole twists the spacetime around it, tugging on nearby matter such as stars and causing their paths to wobble.

From Science Daily • Dec. 18, 2025

“Other components of the economy are tugging on the consumer,” said Ivan Drury, an automotive analyst for the car-shopping website Edmunds.com.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

The image is iconic — Kobe Bryant letting out a roar while tugging on his gold Lakers jersey after scoring 49 points during a playoff win over the Denver Nuggets on April 23, 2008.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

You know when you watch the Super Bowl as a neutral fan and you can feel your brain tugging your body toward one side or another?

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2025

Alex looked so pretty, tugging the knots out of her long gold hair, and she was still so sad about Nim’s knee.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr