Example Sentences

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That, he knows, is what is tugging at our hearts and souls and is making us care about the fate of his country.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2022

In another, Juzang is tugging on the front of his jersey to accentuate the four letters across his chest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2021

The race is tugging voters in both directions.

From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2018

But by the end, it was clear that this dog has teeth — and is tugging at the leash of the man who thinks he’s the master.

From Washington Post • Apr. 26, 2018

My face feels hot, and my eye is tugging hard into a corner.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina