"Yank" Example Sentences
1. She gave the handle a quick yank and the door opened.
2. The fisherman felt a yank on his line and knew he had caught something.
3. He yanked the cord and the blinds snapped shut.
4. The coach yanked him out of the game for making a mistake.
5. The bully yanked the book out of the boy's hands.
6. She yanked off her sweater in frustration.
7. The strong wind yanked the umbrella from her hand.
8. He yanked the weeds out of the garden with a vengeance.
9. She yanked on the leash to control her energetic dog.
10. The nurse yanked the bandage off his arm, causing him to wince.
11. She gave the door a yank and it finally opened.
12. He yanked the steering wheel to avoid hitting a deer.
13. The children yanked on each other's arms, playing tug-of-war.
14. He yanked the knife out of his attacker's hand and fought back.
15. The zipper was stuck, so she yanked it up with all her might.
16. She yanked the curtains closed to block out the sun.
17. The captain yanked the sailor out of the water and onto the deck.
18. He yanked his hand away from the hot stove.
19. She yanked the doorknob and it came off in her hand.
20. The horse yanked the reins out of the rider's hands and ran off.
21. The maid yanked the sheets off the bed to change them.
22. He yanked the car door open and jumped inside.
23. She yanked the hairbrush through her tangled hair.
24. The wind yanked the hat from his head and blew it away.
25. He gave the rope a yank, hoisting the flag up the pole.
26. She yanked the covers over her head to block out the noise.
27. The impatient driver yanked his horn repeatedly.
28. He watched as the strong gust of wind yanked the tree down.
29. She yanked the jar lid off with some effort.
30. The bully yanked the glasses off the nerdy kid's face.
Common Phases
1.
Yank the door open.
2. Don't
yank on that cord too hard.
3.
Yank the weeds from the garden.
4. He
yanked his hand away from the hot stove.
5.
Yank the rope to ring the bell.
6. She
yanked the curtains closed.
7. The fisherman
yanked the fish from the water.
8.
Yank the lever to start the engine.
9. He
yanked the rug out from under her.
10.
Yank the plug to turn off the lamp.