| 单词 | yank |
| 例句 | Nailer again wished he could reach up and yank her down into the oil. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He swiped his library card, yanked on the handle, and dashed into the room. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z I slammed the bonnet shut, leaned in the driver’s door and yanked the choke on, and the engine roared into life like a zooful of happy lions. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z I dropped my loop around him, gave it a quick yank, and lifted him, squealing and kicking, up out of the shuffling and roaring mass of hogs below. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z He yanked on Drew’s arm and held it. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z “Don’t you even think about—!” I yank the earpiece free and let it hang from its wire. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z From outside came a heavy grunt, and the handle was nearly yanked from my grip. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Would a clothesline rope circling her neck and yanked with all Alice’s strength make her spit it up? Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Captain Reed grabbed Harison’s hand—ignoring the boy’s cry of alarm at the sudden movement—and yanked him out of the clearing. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She tried to shield her eyes as sudden sunlight burst into the darkness, but she was yanked out before she could. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z And in the morning, long before she was fully awake, she felt a longing so bitter and tight it yanked her out of a sleep swept clean of dreams. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Afterward, the men yanked our torn crapes off our feet, untied us, and chased us out of their village, waving their spears and machetes, and screaming after us. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Taking a bearing on them with her sinew and adjusting her pack, she gave the skin-drag a yank and walked on. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I yank it off and let my hair hang down in my face. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z And now there was a vast screaming of yanked nails. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Drinking deep from the water jar, he yanked his sash tight around his hollow middle and let himself out the gate. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z It’s a few feet...if only...Brian yanks me closer to him. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Her mouth opens wide, her eyes, too, and suddenly she yanks her bag out in front of her and shoves her hand in it. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z He tried again, yanking the rope, digging at the knot with his frozen fingers. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z He went straight to the back door of his house, yanked it open, and let it bang shut behind him. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z TimeStar yanked it back and undid the crisscrossed ties that kept it sealed. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z And he seizes Henry by the elbow and yanks him bodily away. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “Anyway, I’m not s’posed to drive on account of they yanked my license. What else?” Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z “Davai!” yelled the officer, yanking one of the men off the truck and pushing him to the ground. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I yank my hand from between her teeth, my vision going black at the edges, and with a lurch, smack my hand around the handle of the gun. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z She yanked the screen out of the window and threw it into the room. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “This is so important,” said Hyacinth, walking to the window and yanking aside the heavy curtains so a beam of light from the street lamp fell right across Isa’s bed. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He reached over and yanked the bell cord, then nudged Nunu, who put away her picture book. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z She yanked the car door open, was halfway in before she stopped and narrowed her eyes at me. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z At the last instant, her assigned partner grabs her head and shoulders and yanks her up harshly. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The fat policeman drags Dutchy over to Mrs. Scatcherd, and Licorice Breath, following his lead, yanks me roughly by the arm. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z It’s Mrs. Brook calling from somewhere and I feel pulling on my arm but I yank my hand free. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Palmer shook his fist and yanked down the shade. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Jay poured the contents of the jug into the water while Doc yanked me free by my ankles. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “That funeral wasn’t about celebrating Kerry’s life,” Mom growled, yanking at her scarf. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Conner handed the leash to me, and Lumpy yanked me down the porch steps. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z He strained forward and yanked down another length of wire. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Panting, we clung to each other as though gravity itself might yank us apart if we weren’t careful. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Werner yanks with all his strength, but he is too little, too weak; the strength deserts him almost as soon as it came. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z She heard Jordan yank open his bedroom door with fury. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She reached up and yanked her earring from her ear, splitting the lobe. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z He yanks her head and forces her to stare into the room. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I lay prone, pretending that I was knocked out, but felt myself seized by hands and yanked to my feet. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He ripped his face off the sticky ropes, and it felt like someone had yanked strips of adhesive tape off his skin. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The knight was on her before she could think, yanking back her hand as she tried to shield her face and back- handing her across the ear with a gloved fist. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I yank at the ragged hem of my shift, wishing desperately for the shapeless, ankle-length skirt I wear during the day. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I adjust the isolation gown over the top of my disposable scrubs, and yank open the door, squinting at them through my goggles. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Someone grabbed Mark by the shirt and yanked him to the side. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Dadi grabbed my arm and yanked me closer to the tub. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z A favored lady courtier yanks them away to reveal her new nose. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He yanked Alma up and, supporting her head with one arm, tried to pull her body out of the casket. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Shawn yanked his hat down on his head, spun the bike around and charged down the empty street. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Her finger slipped on the thread, yanking it down too hard. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z That was my fifth grade Innovation Project, a toilet-paper-dispenser hat so that whenever I had a cold I could reach up, yank down the paper, and presto! The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z “Almost,” Anya grumbled, and the rope finally frayed enough for her to yank it apart. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Trampita yanked off two of its broken branches and gave me one. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Pulling them out hurt more than anything, like yanking myself up by the roots. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I yank my head back when Mama looks up to grab another tissue from the box on the table. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Moss stumbled forward, his mother yanking him away from cops that had begun to march on the others. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I rushed back into the house, into our bedroom, threw open the closet, yanked my black dress off its hanger, ripping the right sleeve, waking Jaimito with my piteous crying. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He has a bag of fast food clutched in one fist as he comes through the front door; the other grips his keys, which he yanks free from the doorknob. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Amma yanked our mat closer to the wall to make space where there wasn't any. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z He saw the water begin to pull back from the rocks below him, saw the seaweed sucked out in long green tresses, saw the ocean yanked away from the dark, sharp mussel beds. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z He chucked the last can into his ice chest, slammed the lid down, lit a cigarette, yanked his truck door shut, and drove off. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z She reached into her bag, yanked out a stack of paper, and plopped it down on her desk. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z With a shout Neel grabbed Ajay s heel, yanked his friend backward, and headed across the pond as fast as he could. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z I yank my hand away from hers, and she lets go, but I stay standing at the table. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I felt like a tornado, indiscriminately uprooting things and yanking them into my path. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Finally Anger, who had the advantage of sight, managed to yank the tooth out of her sister Wasp’s mouth. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z I grabbed her wrist and yanked her away from the game. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z She was all over the sidewalk, swerving and yanking every which way, the plastic bag handles flapping in the wind like white flags. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Jesse was already getting a pencil from the can and yanking a piece of notebook paper out from under a rock. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z She yanked a nail out of a plank with her hammer. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I look down and yank the glass out, causing more blood to spurt. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I jumped at the window and yanked the cord. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I yanked at my clothes and pulled my camera free and held it up to everything I’d been seeking. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She would show him a banana and playfully yank it back, and they would get into these banana fights, pushing and pulling the fruit back and forth. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “Typhoon Terror awaits,” he says, and yanks her forward. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z He yanks at it roughly and I feel it giving way, and as it does he whispers in my ear, “Easy, now, you like this, don’t you,” and I start to whimper. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z It was like two invisible puppeteers, standing stage left and stage right, were yanking on strings to lift up the corners of her mouth. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Marx watched for a moment—then yanked off her jeans and jumped in. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Tally pulled out her sleeping bag, yanked it out of its pack, and wriggled inside, still in her clothes. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Mark kicked and twisted his body, trying to turn and face his attacker, but strong hands gripped him under the arms and yanked him off the ground. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Clayton pulled down on the metal door handle and yanked the door open. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z “She just…” was all Miles got out before she yanked me from his arms. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Prosper turned around and yanked open the nearest door he could find. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Perspiration collected along Fadi’s forehead as he yanked on the switch. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Arya yanked down Hot Pie by the back of his tunic. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I yank the curtain aside and trip over the fabric as I do. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Then he flopped down and yanked the pillow back over his head. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Me acting like a punk, her yanking extra hard just to be funny. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z When it arrived a couple of days later, she yanked the neck until it was loose and sprayed the bottom edge with bleach cleaner to make a stain. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z After he had harvested the bits that were longest—and farthest away from her claws—Osh spent a moment plowing through her remaining fur, yanking ticks as he found them. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Neel yanked his arm away and stood up. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z Bouncy and curly, it didn’t like the idea of being pulled back so tightly Petra finally yanked out all of the ribbons and made a tight ponytail and a tidy bun. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z At the last second, the front Keeper somehow loosened the larger pole from the piece attached to Ben and yanked it back into the Glade, leaving the boy to his Banishment. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z They yank me from my sleep before I can cry out. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Delia demanded, reaching for the huge plastic sack and yanking it away from them. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “Like my face is being slowly yanked around to the back of my head.” Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z She inched the door open and I yanked it closed again. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Mr. Charles yanked it a few times, each time letting out a weird grunt, until finally the door swung open. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z A couple other guys came over and yanked on it too, jimmied with their picks, but nobody could totally pull it out. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z After rummaging through bags and boxes, and yanking open kitchen cabinets and drawers, she sighed to the ceiling separating her apartment from James’s. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She put the cigarette in her mouth and reached out with both hands and yanked the paper from the typewriter. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z I felt my knobby wrists rubbing together painfully, felt my groin ache and the hair on my legs yanked off when Coach Raskin removed the tape. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Before she could recover, Cain yanked his sword from her weapon and surged toward her. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Then I yanked all the ruined books out of my bag, piled them beside me, and started my homework. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Suddenly angry, I grabbed the edge of the comforter and yanked it off of the girls on the bed, leaving them with only the thin blanket underneath. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Leo pulled out his controller and yanked it upward. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Char lets out a low, mean laugh, and reaches up and yanks some curtains down. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z The boy yanked himself away and raced to the edge of the field where his father’s body was lying on the grass. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z He tried to move, then was jerked back a second time as the car was yanked off the ground and tilted high up in the air. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Suddenly the world she thought she knew had opened up, as if stage curtains had been yanked back to show her that there was so much more than what she’d imagined. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Another yanks the covers back from my bed. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z Nailer tried to get up, but Nita grabbed him and yanked him down. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Just as Jacob gets his breath back, Haye grabs his shirt and yanks him up. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z He falls to his knees and halves the brief remainder of his life by yanking out the arrow and drowning in his own blood. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I panic, yank on the wire—too hard. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z Mom yanked it out of her purse and gave a relieved sigh. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z A hand hooked around her forearm and yanked her off her feet. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He reached down and yanked Nailer out of the guts of the gears. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Even though his tie was loose, dangling on his shirt, he yanked it off. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I try to yank and tug away, which only makes his grip tighter. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Before he can get his head out of the car, he feels a tug on his shirt and is yanked backward. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Grace said, yanking the straw back out of her mouth. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He slashed at Bran's chest strap, grabbed his arm, and yanked. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Mrs. Maxy yanked me away from Maria and I went spinning around like a top, screeching and hopping from desk to desk yelling, “Sorry! Sorry!” Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z In fact, she seems a little like she might be asleep until I yank on the reins, leading her back toward the stables. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z My stomach hurts and I feel like the blocks are yanking on my feet, holding me back. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z With one final yank, I wonder if I’ll wake up as a balloon animal, pinched off in the spots the suit covers. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z And then—they get yanked down the road. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z He yanked at the knot, loosened it, pulled the rope free—and the boat shot forward. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Like offering candy to a child and then yanking back your hand with some excuse about saving his teeth, I thought. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The first Marcus yanks his arm back, the belt sailing over his shoulder as he prepares to strike. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z With a sudden motion he yanked it free, or rather, he tried to. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She yanks on the covers again, pulling the edge from the bottom of the bed. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z And, as I turned to leave, one of the horses violently tossed its head and I saw the gauntleted fist yanked down. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Palmer yanked her back into the room and slammed down the screen. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Nervously, she gave the rope a good yank, and it stayed put. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z She tried to yank Hazel to her feet, but Hazel went limp, like a kid throwing a fit in a store. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z If they spotted someone approaching, they yanked a pull-chain that rang a bell in Miss Peregrine’s room, which meant that whenever I arrived she’d be waiting inside the door to interrogate me. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Finally someone grabbed the front of her jerkin, yanked her to her knees. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z “Where are we? Last thing I remember is you getting mad and yanking my collar.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Before I could answer, he jumped up like a grasshopper, ran over to a small pepper tree that was a few yards away, and yanked off two branches. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I grunt and yank the blades the rest of the way through Maisie’s neck. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I watched in horror as they rushed in, yanked him out of his haptic chair, and threw him off the balcony. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Just as he started to pull back to tell the others that, Rocky yanked his brother and sister away from the group. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The more they dug in their heels, the more she was determined to yank control from them. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z He barged past Ifemelu into the flat, into the kitchen, and reached up to the electric meter, yanking off the fuse, cutting off what little electricity they had. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He yanked at a blade of grass and tossed it into the road. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He tried to pull her back the way he’d come, but she yanked her arm away from him. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “And if you and your fluorescent uniform don’t get out of my way, I’ll yank your operating license and have you thrown into the cells for obstructing an LEP officer.” Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z I bite my lip to keep from crying out, but a groan escapes me anyway, and Caleb yanks back. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She yanks a large leaf off a tree and hands it to him. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He kept them on and yanked a baseball jacket off its hanger. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z I saw my mother pass through the gates without incident; when my turn came, a guard yanked me out of line. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z I expect her to get yanked by the throat for the insult, but the chubby knight who’s got her rope just laughs. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z “Yes,” the huntress said, pulling off her cloak and beginning to yank off her thick leather gloves. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Moreau laughs and, with a twirl of his fingers, yanks my body forward through the air and drops me into a golden chair at the table. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z The guerrillas tried to get information out of him, yanking on his rope and firing rapid questions at him in Vietnamese or a few words of broken English. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z A moment later, he yanked her up again, holding her by the front of her dress. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Inej and Nina shoved the Kaelish into the cupboard and managed to get the doors closed and locked, then yanked on their costumes. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Ivy yanked on the door, and it yawned open, revealing a little staircase descending into the dark. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Richard grabs the empty oatmeal pot, but I yank it out of his hands. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z None of them are up to their usual chatter, so I can hear every strand being yanked from its follicle. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Mama sighs and turns back to the rack, yanking each hanger across the bar with a little more force than before. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z An arm slipped around Mark’s neck from behind and yanked him off his feet, started squeezing the breath out of him. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She pulled; he pulled; then he pulled and she yanked. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She yanked bones straight that had been crooked for years while relatives held the cripples down, and she did all this never dressed less elegantly than when she stepped out of the sedan chair. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Or what if I yanked it off her neck? Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z With one hand she yanked the string out of my mouth, which really hurt because the key was about halfway down my throat. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z A fish must feel like this, getting yanked from the nice safe water into the air, where it can’t breathe. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z She tried to lunge after it, and he seized her by the arm and yanked her up. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He yanked open a door and was rewarded with a flood of water that sent him sprawling and sliding down the corridor before he came up gasping and managed to get to his feet. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Because when I yanked her off balance and she put her hand out, her open hand went right up against my rib cage, almost into my left armpit. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I yanked the laces out of both, so the floppy tongues fell forward like drawbridges coming down out of beat-up, leather, no-named fortresses. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He yanked as he went food hunting through the hemlock grove. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z He yanked out the last report in the set. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z She yanked the jacket away from Paulette and wrapped it around herself. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z The two trusties lifted and tilted the heavy cage, while three officers yanked Joe's chair with a violent pull that finally dislodged it. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I give a hard yank and the pillow is mine. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Once the canoes were sunk, the water yanked and pulled them free from their moors. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z I march over to the dresser and yank the top drawer free. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He slams his bedroom door behind him, and his stupid sweater plays a few depressingly off-key notes when he yanks it off and throws it at the wall. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z She stamped over to her chest of drawers, yanked one out, and threw it clattering to the floor. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Then, as though some retaining cord had reached its limit, something yanked him back into the cellar beneath the Hotel of Bees. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I yank her arm and pull her aside. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z The tethers of light stretched around Mini, gathering her up and yanking her out of the creature’s throat. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She yanked off my jacket, pulled off my pants. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Gaily yanked the door open and stepped out into the hall, but before anyone could react, he popped his head back in the room. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z It was like wearing a scratchy sweater in the cold: she longed to yank it off, but was afraid of what would happen if she did. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Pong yanked the staff back inside the stall with him. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I’m about to tell him I do, but already he is yanking me to the front of the store and out the opening door to the sidewalk. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z I grab her and yank her away from the big girl she's linked up with. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I yanked off the steel bars and flung the door open with a clang. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z I yanked the seat belt around Maddy and me, strapping her tight to my chest. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z The horse stood calmly, serenely, plucking the roses off the blanket as souvenir hunters yanked hairs from his tail. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He twisted his body and tried to yank himself out of the officer’s grip, which loosened but didn’t let go. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z I yank the ornamental combs from the top and unpin the curls. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Millie shakes her head and yanks on my hand, pulling me to her bedroom door, which I know is hers because a wooden heart with her name painted in cursive tells me so. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Cari grabbed the handle of the case and yanked it closer. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Maddy yanked the tablet away from Shay and cracked it against the wall, then pulled David in against his protests. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z At a proprietary yank from one of the little cousins, Yolanda lets herself be led to the cake table, festive with a lacy white tablecloth and starched party napkins. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z The third time he managed to get a better grip, but it still took all his strength to yank the handle down. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Mom got to the door of the store, yanked me out of the cart, and left it with all her selections sitting there. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z He grabs Christina’s arm, yanks her to her feet, and drags her out the door. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z And felt my other foot slide down into the dark water and the current yanking at both knees. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z I grab her by the book bag and yank her back into the cover of the crowd. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z One more yank, and the box was falling. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z That had been decided about ten years previous, so of course it was me climbing onto the running board and yanking open the passenger door. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He reached to grab Tree-ear’s arm and yank him out the door. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z An instant later he had yanked his own gun from his hip holster and fired into the mist, the robe, the blue mask. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I yank up on the kite string and we both manage to squeeze the slimy purse up through the bars. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z The Mask uses one hand to yank Darin up by the neck and the other to prod me on with his scim. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z She jumped out of the helicopter and yanked her hoverboard from the magnetic rack next to the door. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z And then someone was pulling, yanking at me. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z A coach door was yanked open, and Jemmy could hear Cutwater's muffled cackle. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z As they did, the old soldier edged forward, the rope trailing, and yanked open the door, then leaped to one side. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z She yanked me from my chair and dragged me to her treatment salon. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z They brought the scent of the Sahara and Christmas, and yanked the slender, ovate leaves down from the frangipani and the needlelike leaves from the whistling pines, covering everything in a film of brown. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z He got halfway across the dining room when someone grabbed onto the back of his collar and yanked him to a stop. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He yanked the cigarette out of his mouth and clenched his teeth. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z I feel like I’m on a leash, and somebody yanked it. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z She yanked at it until I heard the fabric rip, but I was already running. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I set the candle on the desk and yanked open drawers, rifling through the contents. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The corners of his mouth were tight, and a muscle jumped in his jaw when Evan pretended to yank on Celia’s hair. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Frank pulls out a new strand of cinnamon floss and yanks it free. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Beside her, Edward yanks himself upright, glances at the clock in panic, and slumps back over his booklet. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Whenever he threatened to fall behind, the knight would seize his fetters and yank them roughly, sending the dwarf stumbling and hopping along beside him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z With his other hand, he yanks open the sliding door and chucks me inside. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Henry lets out a muffled yelp, and the next thing Alex knows, he’s been yanked sideways by his shirt and Henry is halfway on top of him, pinning him down with one thigh. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He sees Trina, yanking on him as pure terror brightens her eyes in a sick way that snaps him into motion. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z And then Calixte yanked her blouse askew to reveal hers—her collarbones, that is—and he laughed and lost the memory. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The riders watched as the wind gripped the adjacent captive balloon and tore it from the men holding it down and briefly yanked Manager Morgan into the sky. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z He reached down and yanked her to her feet, and they limped together off the beach. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I yanked the door open and jumped inside, slamming it loudly behind me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The rest homed in on Jason, wrapping him like a rodeo calf and yanking him upside down. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She yanked her wig off and started to stuff it into her backpack. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Fidgeting with the locks doesn’t get it open, so I try yanking it apart. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z The story about Natalie had been frightening, but the idea of Joaquin being yanked out of his home, of being hospitalized, of hurting—it was almost too much to bear. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Probably because I didn't have no shirt on, and my pants were rolled to my knees, and my belt was yanked so tight that it made the denim bunch around my waist like genie pants. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z She thinks I’m lucky I got yanked out of the only place I’d ever known my whole life and sent off to live with people I’d never laid eyes on before? Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Right as I yank out my own length of rope, the dragon finally breaks free from the ice. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I went low and came up yanking at his left leg. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I can tell the Peacekeepers didn’t know this was coming by the way they are yanking away the barricades, making a path to the children. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z The words punched me in my chest, and suddenly I was flying backward, yanked by an invisible string through the door and down the hallway, until I was abruptly dumped at the entrance. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She yanked some paper off a prickly holly that didn’t seem to want to give it up, threw the pile of paper to the grass. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He stood, yanked up his prayer rug, and took it into the dining room. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z He yanked out a chunk of shimmering metal. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z A hand yanks me back to my feet. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Bronn yanked out his dirk and pulled the meat from the fire. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z A wall of humans swells toward us with squealing children leading the way, yanking their parents forward by the hand. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I sidestep, but the second avatar catches me by the leg and yanks me off balance. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He crossed with waves at his waist, yanked about by frothing surf, holding the blankets over his head. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z “I get hot meals every morning,” Mom said, yanking at the scarf. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He reached over, yanked the tape player out of its plug, and stood in the doorway holding it like a club. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Before I can say or do anything, Saleem drops my hand and grabs Ayesha’s arm, yanking her out of the line and throwing her into the dirt. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z She yanked back on the wheel, and I held on this time. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z The question sours in my mouth as he turns back to yanking the rest of the tattered plants. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “Once, we had a slumber party, and we were going to make plaster face masks. When we tried to remove one of my friend’s masks, we started to yank her eyelashes out.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z His father slid his fingers under the necklace and gave it a yank so hard it was like to take Theon's head off, had the chain not snapped first. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He yanks the hatchet out of my hands and cuffs me. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z He seemed to experience a near-catatonia when confronted by circumstances that yanked him out of his familiar geek existence and into alien environments. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Ray stepped to the side and yanked Quasimodo from behind him. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Aurora isn’t like other little kids that would yank a cat’s tail, but she is going to get right in its face and tell it how “bootiful” it is. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Fists are flying, feet kicking, fingers grasping hair and yanking. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I stood my ground and, so he could see how scared I wasn’t, I stepped away from the rack of shirts and yanked my hood down. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z “Luke Teague, I swear to god, if you don’t apologize, I’ll call that school and get you yanked off that wrestling team quicker than you can spit.” We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I buck him off and yank him to his feet. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Songololo jerked backward when the rope yanked on her bleeding wrist, shrieking in full voice at the pain. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He seized the blade of a third man's weapon in his cloak-wrapped hand and yanked it away. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I gave the drapery a prodigious yank and was free. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Laney grabbed Oliver’s hand and tried to yank him to his feet, budging him not one bit. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She yanked up the left leg of her overalls. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I pushed up into the guts of its roots where they had been yanked out of the ground. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Simple hook-handles were attached on both sides, and together they yanked them apart. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He says nothing but just glares in my direction before yanking his head to the side. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z It felt like the hush of the woods before the snare yanks tight and the rabbit starts to scream. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Finally, she got so mad at me for bouncing around she threw everything out of the refrigerator and yanked out the shelves and flung them across the floor. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Her hands found a heavy iron ring set in the wood, and she yanked at it. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Though the world became foggy around the edges, she yanked Damaris from its skull. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z With what Oliver believed was superhuman strength, he yanked up the twins’ bedroom window and the kids climbed out onto the fire escape. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He saw a little child stumble and fall and the mother bend and yank him up, and he thought about home, about his little cousins and his parents and Anulika. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Genie yanked his hand back so fast he banged it on the table. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z The woman grabbed my hair and pulled it, yanking me toward the door to throw me out. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Each gasp seemed to be yanked out of her by an unseen hand jerking an unseen string. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z A hand clamped around her wrist like a vise and yanked her through the doorway with such force that she lost her balance. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z She knows better than anyone else how much he gets off on being this close to the action, and she’s bodily yanked him out of the West Wing on more than one occasion. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Sass only gave my arm a yank and propelled me into the office. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z The boy took his hand, but instead of letting Curly pull him to his feet, he yanked Curly to the ground. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked like somebody had just yanked the world out from under her feet Behind us, the battle raged. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z She grabbed the aviation throttle and yanked it straight back. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z After he slapped the cuffs on me, the metal cutting into my wrists, he yanked at my shirt and pants, searching me. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The girls yank my flat strands, walk away. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I ran out and yanked the pipe from her hand, screaming, “No!” In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They yank up the other harnesses along the cliff, strap themselves in, and begin rappelling down. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Zooey yanked open the door of the medicine cabinet, stared inside, then took down a nail file and closed the door. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z He put his hands up, grabbing the air, yanking toward himself with a grunt. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “Take small stitches, Eleanor, and don’t yank the thread. It’s not a rein, and you’re not a coachman,” Sewing Mistress said later in the afternoon. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z But before he could strike again, a guard grabbed him, pulling him away with a force that yanked his shoulder back at an unnatural angle. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Each morning before school, my mother would twist and yank on my thick black hair until she had formed two tightly wound pigtails. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z One of the guards yanked him back to his feet. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z To be yanked out of my hiding place. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z They yanked him off his feet and threw him to the ground like a sack of potatoes. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z But Papa yanked my ear in the car and said I did not have the spirit of discernment: the bishop was a man of God; the Igwe was merely a traditional ruler. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I turned to my dresser, and Edward was already there, silently yanking out armfuls of random clothes, which he proceeded to throw to me. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z As he struggled to yank the blade loose, he heard Marillion moaning under the bodies. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Spurge, yanked by his host, stumbled away from the table. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Phineas vaulted across the room to his cot, yanked back the spread and then groaned. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I spring after it, yanking it from the water, tearing off the silver fabric to retrieve the vial. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Guards try to yank the calla lily down, but I push it to grow higher toward the glass ceiling. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I stood resolutely before the window and put my shoulders back in good military posture, took a deep breath, and yanked the curtain aside. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Then she yanks away, taking several steps backward and staring at me with stricken eyes. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I yank my hand free and press the boxes of napkins, utensils, and condiments close to my chest and brush past him. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I yanked off my Coke-bottle glasses and shook them at him in a rage. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I yanked the rope with all that I had left in my arms, and Beau, still clenching the rope between his teeth, popped up out of the crevasse and onto my chest. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The words spilled suddenly and unexpectedly, came out before I could yank the leash. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Then, three corridors down, two hands suddenly reached out and yanked him into the adjoining hallway. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z He yanked Valley roughly and stood up, but when he did there was someone standing behind Seven, and he came face-to-face with Talis Salazar. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z He yanked back on the stick at the same moment I decided he was right and I should trust him and wait. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Finally, he yanked the extinguisher from the holder and took several deep breaths. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I showed Abbey how to use both hands to yank the starter cord, which was tricky. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Back to the street, he yanked a handsome clothes press out a door and conducted it, thumping, down the building’s brick steps. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Henry says, pushing the panel open a crack and yanking Alex into a wide, dark plaza. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z My father yanked my leg and I clawed at the chimney harder. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Finnick yanks on the end of his rope, and an intricate knot becomes a straight line again. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z She yanked the door of the next stall open and slammed it behind her. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I yank the towel from around my waist and throw it onto the table. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z She yanks another weed free, its thin roots wilting in her grasp. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He gave the prince a hand and yanked him back to his feet. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z This time, however, I didn’t pause at the rear door, but yanked it open. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z Wrapping it around his hand, he yanked on it with a sharp tug. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Dobrynya artfully yanked a magic thread with only his thumb, and a ball of water intercepted the axe, knocking it off its path. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z “I can’t believe she yanked my new coat,” Vega said, examining it for damage. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Jenna yanked the thread so hard it came off and made a tiny hole in the hem of her shirt. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z I told him I was just trying to get my cap back and the bigger kid got on top of me and yanked till he broke my thumb. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z She yanked the pins out of her hair as fast as she could and was pulling the last ones out when she heard the bathroom door open. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z June yanked the spatula from my fingers, scraped up the mess, and dropped it into the trash. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Finn took a couple of rabbit punches to the kidneys before one of them grabbed a handful of his hair and yanked him upright. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Ron yelled, yanking Harry’s arm into the air. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Floorboards had been yanked up, and curtains had been pulled down. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z I get out of bed, walk to the corner of the room underneath the security cam, reach up, and yank its wires out. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Next thing he knew he was yanked out of bed and onto his feet. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z I sneezed and scraped the blade and wire against the inside of my nose as I yanked it out. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I heard him shout, and then something was yanking on my arm and I just blindly followed. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z A teacher ran up behind me and yanked the plug for my system out of the wall. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z My mother, flash, the covers being yanked off me, flash, the hallway, flash, the gun, flash. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z With a quick, sharp tug, Loo yanked at the leg...and pulled it right off. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I sprint to the front door and yank it open. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z If you slipped when you did a straddle jump and a foot went in the water, it would grab your ankle and yank. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z There was one time they grabbed Stevie by the tie and yanked it so hard that his neck was sore for a week. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z I reached up to his bed and yanked his pillowcase off. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “Who is she?” she demands, marching over to the bathroom and yanking open the door like she’s going to find some Hollywood starlet in the bathtub. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I begged her not to beat me, but she yanked me upstairs into an empty room and lashed me thoroughly. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I grab the corner of a sheet and yank it away from the mattress. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z A whole new kind of fear shoots through me and I yank Peeta forward, which only causes him to stumble again. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He brought his baseball bat down with full force, but Michael simply caught it and yanked it away from the coach. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z A blue button-sized bruise was visible on the other arm, where the boy had yanked out the intravenous tube before fleeing the hospital. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He jumped up and ran to the door of the room, yanking it open. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I yanked the refrigerator door open and took out a foil-wrapped slice of meat loaf and ran back out to the yard. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Lazlo reached out a shaking arm and yanked the curtain closed. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He went to her, caught her arm and yanked her back into the room. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z My dad threw his cigarette into the snow and strode over, yanking open the driver’s-side door. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z “Lynn’s grumbling. Wait, you yanked that out of your own arm?” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z After rummaging through bags and boxes, and yanking open kitchen cabinets and drawers, she sighed to the ceiling separating her apartment from James’s. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Books considered un-German were blacklisted and yanked from school and public libraries. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z I yank off my shirt and charge into the water. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z I hold my breath to keep from yanking my hands away as I position the headphones. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z At the same time, we yank our elbows back and thrust them forward. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Torpid from the booze and dizzy from hitting the rock, I tried to fend off Marcus, but he was yanking my jeans down around my knees. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He shook and yanked and my fingers turned to steel. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z It seemed Eliza wasn’t going anywhere until Naheed finally got her locker to pop open and yanked out her science book. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z So I yanked one of Needles's socks off his foot, and wrapped it tight around his wrist. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z “Oh my God, Alex,” she says, lunging at him to yank him into a rough hug, “you made a friend!” Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The dentist couldn’t find any problem, but Lemon kept insisting, so the man finally shrugged and shot in the Novocain and yanked out a perfectly good tooth. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He yanks the emergency break and the lever that pops open the trunk before he hops out. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z Glad to be doing anything other than sitting around in that room, Frankie grabbed a board, yanked it out of the wreckage, and threw it behind him. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He goes back to their table and yanks the headphones off Pradeep’s head. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z I heard him trying to yank off his boots, but his hands kept slipping, sending his elbows into the wall. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z I yank my arm back from her grip. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Bathsheba yanked her son back into the hut. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z He yanked at the bodice, pulling loose the hooks at the side. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I worked me up a sweat yanking weeds. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z She grabs my wrist and I yank away, pulling her off-balance. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z She kicked off the heels and pulled joggers and Vans from the tote, yanked the pants on over the short black dress, and slipped the Vans on her feet. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He took a step toward them and stopped, another step, stopped, and then suddenly, as though yanked into the air by a giant invisible rope, he leaped. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Werfel grabbed Spurge by the skinny wrist and yanked him up out of the trash. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Jeanne manages to loosen her noose a little, but when Jacob tries to do the same, the knight with the lazy eye yanks the rope so tight Jacob goes choking and staggering to his knees. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z He swung the dead tiller all the way to the right, then immediately yanked it back in to his side. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z He gave the swing chain such a yank that Palmer was thrown like a bronco rider onto the ground. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z He yanks the rod out of his flesh and tosses it aside, like it's nothing more than a splinter. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I had yanked myself out of the shoe he had pinned to the ground, and now I was running, bouncing off people. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z “One time Mrs. Moss pulled me off my top bunk by the hair, and a bunch of it was yanked out by the roots! Then she kicked me while I was on the floor.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I reached over and yanked the closest one out of his ear. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I yank my arm from his grasp and walk out of the room. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z He yanked them out and yelled at the retreating medic, “I’m an American!” Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z When we’re a few hundred yards away from the room, I yank my arm away and stop. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z I yank my body away from him, cheeks burning. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z She yanked a heavy switch from a tree. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z One rope ensnared Grigori around the chest as he lunged for me, yanking him back. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He kicked frantically, almost yanking his hands free. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z I was going to yank her scarf if she sat next to me. Towers Falling 2016-07-12T00:00:00Z Men hunted otter and beaver in the swamp and the moss sellers scavenged from the trees, tracking far but never too far, yanked back to the plantation by invisible chains. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I stomped to my bedroom and yanked the Kennedy Space Center photo from my dresser. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I yanked the German by the arm, pulling him aside. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Then out of the blue, the Eddie guy grabbed my hood as I passed by him, yanking it really hard so I was pulled backward and fell flat on my back. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Another yanked down her socks, displaying her legs, which had begun growing soft, dark hairs. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z When the prey is caught, it's yanked into the air out of the reach of other hungry animals. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I’d felt them peeling off me, inch by inch, as Shawn yanked my legs. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z At that moment Ida Spavento stepped forward, grabbed the barrel, and yanked the rifle out of Scipio's hands. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z After a few seconds, I felt his hand grab the back of my shirt and yank me up. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I'm sick of being yanked back and forth between old-lady hands. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Blood poured onto her hands as she yanked it out, and Cain staggered back, clutching his ribs. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He yanked out a second case from the collection to see if perhaps it was in slightly better shape. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z With an iron grip his arm instantly went around Jonathan’s neck as he yanked him up against his body like a shield. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z But the engineer, one bulging arm still around my shoulders, suddenly yanked me towards the train. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Together, they just managed to yank Riptide free before the frost reached their hands. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z She grabbed her daughters hand and yanked her down the walkway toward Mary Lyon Hall. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I yank my arm away, but the hand comes with it. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z War preparations were already tightening the supplies of both commodities, but Loomis pulled strings, even yanked them, to get Lawrence what he needed at a preferential price. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z She must be doing a good job because I don’t appear to feel anything, even though they are yanking at my body. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He shoved her into a doorway, thrust dirty fingers through her hair, and gave it a twist, yanking her head back. "—not a smart boy, that what you mean to say?" A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She yanked the sprinkler out of my hands and turned the spray on me. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Ignoring Newt’s questions, he stumbled to the door and yanked it open, stepped into the hall, ran. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “Get up! Get up!” she yelled again, yanking the torn blanket covering Florah and me, and almost instantly I awoke and heard a door shut with a resounding slam. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z He was jerked left, wrenched right, yanked up, and lurched down. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z We holed up just as Barometer was yanking his way home, and it was none too soon. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z I flew to the door; I had a little trouble with the simple dead bolt, but I yanked the door open at last, and there he was. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The poster ripped as Diana yanked it through the narrow opening and finally was able to slap it to the brick wall next to the window. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Hands returned to hair, and the yanking and tugging began all over again. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z I yanked my head up, ready to tell whoever it was to leave me alone. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I don’t bother stopping, just go straight to the door and yank it open. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Shawn had caught me by the hair, and he yanked me toward him with such force that we both tumbled back and into the bathtub. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He yanked his overalls on over his nightclothes and stuck his feet in his shoes. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z She shrugged them on, pulling and yanking at the sleeves. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z I stop him just as he yanks open the door to make a grab for the transmitter. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “There’s been another shooting,” he says, and Momma forgets to be gentle and yanks my hair hard. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z He literally flung himself around in his seat, yanked the operating handle of the door, and a girl in a beaver coat climbed into the bus. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z I yank the knife out of the table, get a grip on the blade, and then throw it into the wall across the room. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I tried to scream for her, even as I felt Volkswagen’s hands in my hair, yanking me up and out of the door. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I yanked off my ribbon tie and slung it over the trunk with my overcoat and waistcoat, too exhausted to bother hanging them up. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z James yanked his backpack zipper closed with a ferocious tug. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z “Travis, you can bring the staff this time,” Lydia said, yanking him back to the present. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z As Micah comes bounding up to us, Maddy yanks the zipper closed, hiding all evidence of feminine products. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I kicked at dirt and yanked on leaves and hurled gravel into the woods. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z A soldier yanked Horace up roughly by his arm. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Nailer yanked his foot away from her twitching fingers. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z One hand clamped down over her mouth and yanked back her head, the other brought the dagger up to her windpipe. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z A branch caught the bag and yanked it open. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z She yanked her arm out of my grip and yelled at me. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I thought he was about to say he was sorry, but just when I expected his lips to part he grasped the tip of my toe and yanked. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z So, with the emperor’s laughter still echoing across the courtyard, Pinmei grabbed the needle and yanked the Iron Rod off the Black Tortoise of Winter. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Emma grabbed me before I could fall, then yanked me impatiently through the door. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z I test the harness anchor with a sharp yank, hoping it will hold the weight of two fully armed Masks. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I let my thumb trace the cover of the journal, and before my brain could tell me not to, I yanked it into my lap and flipped to a random page. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I yanked up a handful and threw it on the path, then stomped on it for good measure. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z I drove the thoughts from my head and ripped at the shoe buttons with the buttonhook, yanking so savagely that one of the abalone rounds snapped free and rolled under the cot. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z But as I feel the tip open the first cut at my lip, some great form yanks Clove from my body and then she's screaming. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z At the mention of the word Halloween, Teddy zoomed down the stairs, ignoring me and yanking on Adam’s wallet chain. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He yanks down the covers and lifts my hospital gown. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z As I passed a boisterous group of workers released from their assembly lines, I yanked down the brim of my newsboy cap, afraid someone would recognize me. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z There’s a huge blast of light and I feel a hand on my collar yank me back to the point of choking. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z He yanked the door open, and she fell into his arms. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I saw a girl thrown out of her cabin and into the dirt, only to be yanked up by her hair. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Rolling my eyes, I yank the bag from the dash. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I went to the door, yanked it open. Fourth Grade Rats 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z He recognized the signs from when his father would strike, quick as a cobra, and slap Nailer upside the head or yank him close to sink a fist into his stomach. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I gave my cousin a defiant look as I lifted up my cowboy skirt, tucked it under my chin, and yanked my panties down. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z He yanks and yanks and finally it’s free and he’s smothering Haye with it, and he and Jeanne beat at the flames through the damp wool of the tunic. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z She yanked, and he came out by the hair of his head, screaming and kicking. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z She yanks open my door, reaches across me, and takes off my seat belt. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I yank my head back in confusion to find myself looking into Peeta’s eyes, only now they hold my gaze. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I raced to wedge myself between them, yanking Maribel’s shirt down, shielding her with my body. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z The ghost of the warm dream slipped away with the cold morning breeze, and Jinny found herself hopping up and yanking Loo along with her, out of the cabin. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z The second I’m offstage, my mom yanks me by the arm. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I pulled myself into the bed and yanked the sheets up, my face and side burning with pain. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z My duffel was gone, yanked away by the hungry water. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Before Mark could process her words, there was a rope around his neck, cinched tightly, yanking him off his feet. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He lay on the grass and let the baby crawl over him, yank his beard, and put a foot in his eye without the slightest protest. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z She replaced the cap, flicked a tiny lever, placed one foot on the mower, braced the other firmly in the grass, and yanked the cord quickly. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Tyan yanked the scarf off my face and smiled at his friends and family, never even looking at me. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m Zoe Washington,” I said as I fumbled through my backpack and yanked my journal out of it. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z My father jumps so hard, he yanks me to the ground and I bump my head. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z I yelled, and when Grandma and I yanked open the door a stranger was standing on the porch mat, like one of those church ladies dressed in shiny shoes and a Sunday hat. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She tried to dodge it, but the enchanted muck yanked her back, flinging her and Mini to the wall so that they were like bugs trapped on flypaper. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I yanked on a pair of sandals, sprinted the fifty yards to the communications tent, and grabbed the handset as I fought to catch my breath. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Stick yanked open the closet door, his elbow jabbing near the tower. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z He yanked his head back and wheeled around. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z “I hate this stupid lock,” she mutters, giving it a savage yank. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I yanked my hands off the journal with a gasp. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Jake got behind the man, wrapped his arms around his belly, and gave five fist thrusts to the abdomen, pulling up as he yanked in to engage the diaphragmatic muscle. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z Benji yanked out the milk and dropped a yogurt on the newly refinished floors. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z He patted May Belles hair and yanked the twisted sheet up to her small chin. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z He yanked her closer, and for a moment she thought he meant to kiss her. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z But Mama yanked down on his bridle and said, “Jumper, you wretch!” Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Rosa yanked him up by the hair and dragged him out of the room. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z If he paused to yank it out someone might jump him from behind or cut him down with a sword at the moment he bent over. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I yanked the driver's seat and control panel out of the trailer. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I say, laughing as she yanks my arm. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Will hooks a foot around one of Al’s legs and yanks back, knocking A1 to the ground. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z If Art had been there waiting to yank me out of harm’s way, then Miles must have been involved with the fire, right? Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Calvin says, “We can just yank on it. All the quicker to close it.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z I saw the realization come together behind her eyes, even before the PSF stepped forward and took her arm, yanking her away from the table, and from me. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I felt one huge hand come around and grab my hair, yanking me forward, right over his head. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The officer yanked his door open with a sudden movement. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z From the other end of the car, I heard the porter shout and I looked up to see him yanking the emergency cord that run along the baggage rail. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Ruby seized Feral by his collar and yanked his face down to hers. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z In the living room, I flip on the iron, yank Mister Johnny’s white shirt out of the basket. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z The Sicilian grabbed her immediately and yanked her away. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I yank away from his hand and begin to push my way through the crowd. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z A hand seized his shirt and yanked him into the thicket of pepper trees. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I reached behind me and yanked on the strap, bringing the rifle to my side. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z “This is airing on all of the newsfeeds right now. The feds just took Sorrento in for questioning. They stormed into IOI headquarters and yanked him right out of his haptic chair!” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The chorus of voices had grown silent, but someone spoke as they yanked him over the sharp edge of the dark box. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Z hopped desks, grabbed another fluorescent light, and screamed as he yanked down on it. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z The man yanked the cloth from the back of the bike. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Max yanks me by the arm, and we disappear into the folds of people and their poster boards. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Kelley yanked off his helmet, grabbed his shotgun, and went out to pick up the sergeant. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z She gave a hard yank with the brush. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I pulled an extra five from my pocket and dropped it on the church pew while yanking Noodles out of the room. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z The gaoler's eyes had gone big as boiled eggs as he yanked open the drawstring and beheld the glint of gold. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z With the first nibble, Ronan yanks too quickly and loses the fish. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z Rough hands yanked me out of the water and hit my chest over and over again until I could breathe. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Duff went for the bottle, but Adina yanked it away, spilling some in the process. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I yank the pouch back from her, sweep all the things toward one corner of the bed, and lie down with my back to her. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The man in the stalled motorboat yanked frantically on the cord to his engine, and the two mud hens sought supper at the bottom of the lake, tails bobbing. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z A hand clamped hard over his mouth and yanked him into the shadows. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z He climbed off of Roy and yanked him upright to a sitting position. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Consequently they are all so envious of mine they frequently walk up boldly and give it a yank. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Jemmy made a grab and yanked the prince after him. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z She yanked the cord again, and then again. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z It was as if she had pulled out a grenade, yanked the pin, dropped it on the floor, and exited. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z She yanks a blanket from her pile of belongings, turning her back to Alex and wrapping it around her. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z I brace my legs and pull in the rope as fast as I can, but I am still nearly yanked off the rock shelf by the force of Helene's weight. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Octavian was still clinging to the bottom, but Percy yanked him off and threw him into the mob. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Doc stood next to her and yanked his hat off. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Then he yanked down another, and another, his fury rising with each one. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Maria toppled forward, Linda yanked her upright and practically flung her ahead into the other kids, who were in a loose bunch, running well. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z When I hollered, the thing clutching my arm yanked hard. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z When he didn’t respond, she yanked it down, revealing his earbuds plugged in. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She felt the urge to yank at his new beard and pull out hair and draw blood. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The coil took Viserys around the throat and yanked him backward. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Doc went toward the back door, but Collins yanked him away by the neck of his shirt. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Two guards have him by the shoulders and have yanked him back. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z If the German opens the wardrobe again and yanks aside the hanging clothes and squeezes through the door and climbs up into the attic, what will she do? All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z A heavy hand descended on her shoulder and yanked her off her feet. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z When he tried to stretch them out, they yanked on his wrists. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Stella yanked the boy close, dry leaves crunching beneath his bare feet. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z If my own future had to be yanked away, at least Omar had one. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Harder on the way back, with the gas cans yanking on my arms. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z I was feeling nine ways at once, and they all ended up at the touch of her hand on my ear—until Kevin reached over and yanked the same earlobe. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z Haley yanked her hand out of the book return slot. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z I set my jaw; as soon as we were back on the driveway, I yanked my arm out of Art’s grip, grabbed his huge shoulder, and spun him to face me. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I tug on the silver sheath of arrows, but it's caught on something, her shoulder blade, something, and finally yank it free. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Then I went to work on the net, untangling it section by section, getting lead weights and fishing hooks straightened out, yanking out knots around the cow serpent’s hooves. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z He yanked her hand away to keep her from further mischief. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I yanked my arm, but his grip was tight. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Uncle Jet yanked the tiny cactus out of his palm. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Alex felt himself almost being torn in half as he was yanked out of the Jeep on the end of the cord. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Two bony hands curled around my shoulders like the claws of a panther and yanked me backward. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z And we feed away in a sociable rank Tearing the grass with a sideways yank. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z As the detective coiled back, bringing both hands up to protect her eyes, Jule yanked the leg of Noa’s jeans up. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z When she yanked, I fell back, hitting the closest seat. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z They worked as fast as they could, yanking pods off sometimes two at a time because they didn’t want to be out there all day. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z We, the elders of the village, stood there, yanking on our beards. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z She dropped the cake on the counter and yanked off her oven mitts. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z They yanked me to my feet, gave me a few slaps, and sent me home sobbing. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z One dog yanks so hard that I let go of one of the leashes. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z "What the hell are you doing?" he shouted, yanking the bat from me. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I yank out my dynamite and zoom toward the top of the archway. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The older woman yanked it back down and pulled her to her feet, apologizing for her rudeness. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z “How dare you question our authority?” he shouted as he grabbed her by the hair and yanked her up to her knees. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Tad grabbed a two-by-four, yanked it out of the rubble, and threw it behind him. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Francesca paused to address the cats, who were yanking her in opposite directions. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Ana reached for the diamond necklace and yanked at it, pulling it from Ash’s neck, and the delicate strands broke, the large sapphire clattering onto the floor. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z She yanks it off like he’s got body odor. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z She yanked the door open without waiting for the others. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z As one yanks back his head to take the death bite, something bizarre happens. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Then he’s in handcuffs and the fat policeman yanks him to his feet, pushing him roughly so he stumbles forward, tripping over his feet. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z I opened my mouth to protest, reaching up to yank it away from my face, but something stopped me. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Someone yanked her to the floor as pieces of the crimson tent began folding in on themselves, catching flame with alarming speed. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I know I just said it doesn't recognize hydrogen, but it does know how to yank oxygen out of the air. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z She managed to grab Tony’s arm, and with every last bit of strength she had, she yanked him up hard. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z Then Haymitch yanks the microphones from our chests, stuffs them beneath a couch cushion, and waves us on. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “Or carve up her face. But this one”—he yanks my head toward his, a warning in his eyes when he glances down at me —“is still intact. Mostly.” An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I yank my hand back, twisting so that he won’t be able to hold on. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Emily yanked her ponytail from her dad’s hand and marched to her room. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She yanked her shirt off and used a clean corner of it to wipe her hands and face. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He yanks himself free and scrambles for his chinos. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “He was getting out on his own, and the officer yanked him the rest of the way.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z When it was my turn to pose with the bunny, I took one look at his paw and yanked it right off. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He yanked her down and grabbed the front of her vest, giving the knife in her side a sharp twist. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Gradually the black mass had lengthened and thickened, so that it kept at last to its braided pattern, and I didn’t have to yank my scalp off when I tried to comb it. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He yanked the apple from the fish’s mouth and tossed it to Shady. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z It was creepy to feel a feeling as if it was a substance, and Jam immediately yanked her arm out of the painting. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Moss yanked his locker’s door open right as Mr. Jacobs said, “Officer Hull, there’s no need to be rude.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He gave a yank and held it up for all to see. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Angel, eyes wide with fear, yanked free of his grip and ran screaming toward the door. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z In a panic, I grabbed her and yanked her away from Miss Lilian’s precious Steinway. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z She yanks the tissue out from under my left ear. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z I gritted my teeth at the sinking sensation, anger flooding my system as I tried to yank myself away. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She shut the door and marched to the bed and yanked the notebook out of his hands. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The tourist kids would poke Grandpa Kenneth in the ribs and pinch his nose and yank on his floppy ears, but he wasn’t allowed to say a word. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z I began to rock back and forth where I stood, yanking on the railing and stomping my feet, sending shockwaves up the stairs. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “Ask us something,” Beto said to Naomi, yanking on her sleeve. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I was allowed a few moments of peace without any of my sisters yanking at my sleeve, wasn’t I? Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He yanked the birdcage out of Jemmy's hand and flung it with all his might. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z Just as his fingers closed around the handle someone grabbed a handful of his hair and yanked. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z My clothes are torn by the yanking claws of the trees. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z There was a whirring sound as the rope retracted into the device, yanking him to Alec, who had a hand outstretched. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He enjoyed the scene of fear and apprehension before the skinny dame yanked her shade down. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Rolling aside, I yanked my stage sword awkwardly from its hanger and brought it to broad ward. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah. You work good,” Nailer said as he yanked a fresh eel from another bucket and handed it across to her. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z If I cried, the tears would freeze on my cheeks, so I yanked at my hair instead, trying to tear out fistfuls. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She just looked at me with a screwface, then yanked the baton. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Finally, tired, he began to cry, yanking at his bow tie, and The General picked him up and carried him around. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Missus Wilhelmina yanks me into our classroom of cinder blocks, with ceiling fans pushing hot air around in circles. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Helene had yanked on my belt—she must have attached the rope then. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He’s yanking off his shoes and…now his socks. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z He stalked to the target, yanking out all six daggers and shoving them in their sheaths before returning to the throwing line. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z When she turns off the TV and opens her mouth to say something to me and Charlie, I sling my backpack over my shoulder, yank up my basket, and brush past her to the door. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z My heart seems to yank the rest of me up from the ground. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z He yanked Celaena closer, but her feet seemed made of lead and she pulled against him. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z We, or at any rate I, had built such elaborate fantasies about him and the illusory mother that seeing him in the flesh shredded my inventions like a hard yank on a paper chain. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She teeters over to the dresser, yanks out all the things I just put away. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Bob charged, bellowing with rage, but Tartarus grabbed his spear and yanked it out of his hands. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Hyacinth’s face was pale, Laney was openly crying, Jessie was yanking at a loose thread on her T-shirt, and Oliver was grinding the toe of his sneaker into the wooden floor. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He put his arm around Genie’s neck and yanked him close like he always used to do when it was headlock time. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z “Stop that,” she said, getting mad and yanking them out of my mouth. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z At the last possible moment, Hugo was yanked up, off the tracks, to safety. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z Tossing the backpack on, I yanked up the bicycle and hopped on, kicking hard at the pedals. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Someone yanked the zipper up and over the curve, and the flap folded inside. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I yank the zip and seal away the compacted version of my life I’m going to be living with. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Then with his free hand, Rowan reached down and yanked the ring off Goddard’s finger. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z She took pride in her strength, but it took all of her might to yank the metal lever into place. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z First he needed to unseal with the wheel, then he needed to yank the handle. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He clicked again as a little boy was yanked from the edge of the lake by his distracted mother. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z “Maybe your people really will hurt us bad—yank out our guts, cut off our fingers—but that doesn’t scare us, Lucky Girl.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z “Stand up,” she repeated, yanking Sticky to his feet as if he weighed no more than a bird. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Tool got to her first and yanked her upright, lifting her from the deck entirely. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z This time when she tried to yank herself free, she couldn’t. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z Billy calls as his mother yanks him out the door. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z I make a grab for the phone, but she yanks it out of reach. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Mark gripped the end of the grappling device just as it pulled him off his feet, yanking him skyward. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He yanked her around to face him and screamed in her face, “What have you done?” Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z My gasp was cut off quick as I was yanked forward into the tidal pool of standing marsh water. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “Get in,” he ordered, and grabbed the front of my T-shirt and yanked me inside. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She bolts off in the opposite direction, grabbing Jacob and yanking him behind her. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I yank my hand away and head in the opposite direction. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z When Maria tried to sit down, Emilia yanked her up again. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Cas pulled the stupid scarf from around her neck, jammed it into her bag, and yanked open one of the glass doors. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Blind with panic, I spread my arms, started to fall, would have fallen if Frankie hadn’t seized a fistful of my shirt and yanked me forward. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Rough hands pulled him down from his horse, untied his wrists, and yanked the hood off his head. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Then without hesitation, he lifted the door handle and yanked the door open. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He pointed his gun at me and yanked at my ankle. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z He grabbed Fadi’s shirt from the side and yanked him back. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z Rosaleen flung open the oven and yanked out the pie to find every last meringue tip scorched. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It looked naked without its feathers, which she’d yanked off in between dips into boiling water. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z I rubbed the towel through my hair again, and then yanked the brush through it quickly. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z The area felt tainted...like at any second a hundred haints just as evil as Cotton would arise out of the wood and yank our souls to somewhere painful. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Three thousand bodies swing forward, three thousand pairs of boots snap together, three thousand backs jerk as if yanked straight by a puppeteer’s hand. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Tyrion yanked off one boot and then the other, peeled down his hose, squinted at his toes. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I yank down on the switch and it cracks off and shatters on the floor. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z But as Chess yanked on the paper sign, he also turned to glance at Emma. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Instead, Jimmy grabbed his wrist and yanked him toward the door. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I was shocked when my mother pulled the covers off and yanked me up by my arm. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z I wanted there to be some other reason why two strangers would follow me home, some other reason why they’d yank my scarf off my head and try to choke me with it. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The bodyguard yanked back the covers and found the problem at once. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly, there was a yank at my prison gown. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He yanked off his jacket and wrapped the books up inside. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He stomped over to the doorway to Mom’s study and yanked the door open. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z “Better watch out yourself,” I snapped, annoyed and embarrassed to be so yanked away from the stars. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I wanted to yank those butterfly barrettes out of her hair. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Lydia rolled her eyes, slammed her laptop shut, yanked the plug from the wall, and started shoving things in her bag. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z “We can do this, Kaitlin,” he said, yanking a two-by-four out of a pile of debris. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He rubbed an old washcloth on the cats, then presented it to Grover, yanking on the leash, so that Grover growled. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I yanked the paper out of the typewriter. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I yank my dress over my head, kick my shoes away, and speed walk on my toes. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z The problem was keeping the mask on, because first Beans, then everyone else had to yank on the trunk. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z Werfel reached up and grabbed Skardebek, yanking her close to his chest. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Genie yanked away from him and ran over to his brother. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He’s yanking a bright blue scarf out of his backpack. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Something had made him slip, yanking him—and Taisin and Kaede in turn— down to the right, where the cliff wall was nearly vertical. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She yanked me up from the table, forcing me onto my feet. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z When Con looked up to find his next target, he saw two wolves yanking Pol from his horse onto the ground, and the guard’s body disappeared beneath the pack. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z My hand closed over his exposed forearm, and I yanked it, forcing him to look down at me. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Typhon shook and roared and yanked at the chains, pulling some of the Cyclopes off their mounts; but there were too many chains. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Mark is punched in the face just as he sees Trina yanked away by a man. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Now Luther went back into the stomach cavity and yanked the entrails out altogether. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I went to the dresser and yanked open the top drawer on the left. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Her eyelids felt heavy, like someone was yanking on them, but she couldn’t sleep. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He’s cut off mid-sentence because Alex has stopped in the middle of the corridor and yanked him backward into a kiss. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Pollard rose up as if in the saddle, yanking at the pulley holding his arm. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom finally managed to lock the door and pulled the key out with a frustrated yank. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z Jay grabbed me under the arms and yanked hard as he could, making me think my arms would come out of the sockets. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Dray says, yanking open the passenger door of his white car. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I yank it tighter around my shoulders and turn away again, and then I am falling. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He walks right in, puts his old briefcase on the dining room table, yanks it open, and pulls out a stack of wide greenbar computer paper. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The corpuscule grabbed the bat and yanked it hard, pulling Sierra off balance. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z He finally caught Mark’s shirt and his shoulder and yanked him into a wrestler’s hold. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I yanked off my nightgown, threw on a dress, and flew down the stairs without my shoes. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z At first his own ship would not move, then he remembered the sand anchor and yanked it in. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I was in mid-panic when Cap reached over and yanked on the steering wheel. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z Chett tried, cursing, yanking on the leashes, giving one animal a lick of his boot. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Irwin was known to pack thirty horses onto a single four-door railcar, ship them to a race, yank them off the car, and run them without giving them water or letting them warm up. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z As Dana yanked him off the floor, Roy desperately groped for something with which to defend himself. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Servants help him into a seat and yank off his thick boots. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Then I grabbed one end and yanked on it and sort of got myself spinning. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Kat heaved at the doors and yanked me in. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z I turned to go, yanking on the leash to pull Oscar after me and feeling Anthony Cruz's eyes on my back. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I yanked it up again, with no results. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I run to the front window and yank the drapes closed. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I climbed onto a chair and yanked the alarm out of the ceiling, but it kept shrieking until I popped the battery out as well. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z There’s a radio cabinet, but someone yanked the workings out. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z She yanked the dagger back, pulling it out of Håkon’s scaly chest with a wet smack. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z With an unceremonious yank, she pulled off the covering and tossed it aside. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z He tosses the Kleenex ball into the trash, then yanks out another stack, wads those up, and slam-dunks those into the basket with the others. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z After I show Dell, he limps to the garage and yanks down the building rep parking sign. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z Matt tried to grab Maria’s hand, but she yanked her arm away. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Charlie yanks a jacket off its hanger and holds it up. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “You took long enough. This place is so boring;” said Honorata, yanking a flower from the ground and tossing it. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I rolled back over and unbuttoned my jeans, yanking them off awkwardly as I tried to stay horizontal. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z But as I’m trying to yank the sickles through the shambler's neck I get a good look at its face, and my heart stutters to a stop. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I yank the plug from the socket, throw the lampshade onto the bed, and crouch over the hard drive. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z She grabbed me around the neck and yanked my head down onto her chest, clutched me to her. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z I felt a pair of cold hands clutch my neck and yank me off the bus. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She grabs the hand that isn’t holding Dad and I yank it away from her. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z But he would yank her head down, and as soon as her hooves touched the dirt, kick her a second time, harder, knowing she would rear again. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Hearing nothing, I yanked the lid open and peered inside. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I don’t know how she knows where to find it, but her hand shoots straight for it and yanks it out of its pile. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z It’s weathered near the neckline, like worn enough to see my bra strap, so I yank it off and put a tank on underneath before putting it back on. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “Come on,” she says, just about yanking me through the people to get to the parking lot. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z I flop backward on my bed, yanking the pillow back over my face. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z With one successfully repatriated daughter, Papi might yank us all out of college and send us back. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Taking the money from the bank was like having a rooted tooth yanked from her jaw. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z I yank open the door and there she is. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He yanked down on the steering wheel and twisted away as his wing mirror exploded and a spray of bullets slammed into the windshield and door. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z She kept her back to him and went down the line, yanking the last clothespins off one by one. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “They kept bothering me underwater. Blocking me so I was trapped, yanking my swimsuit. Saying things about how I looked in it. Laughing. And they wouldn’t stop.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He yanked my arm, and dragged me through the desolate orchard. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z His weight yanked the lever down and then he was falling. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z When he didn’t respond, she yanked it down, revealing his earbuds plugged in. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The Director grabs my arm and yanks me from the bed, hurling me to the floor. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z This mountain was even bigger than the one I had made last night when I yanked apart all my Lego kits. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z She pulled open the door and yanked me inside. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z The front door opens, and I yank back the window curtain. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z “Well, here goes nothing,” Gregor said, and gave the wheel a yank. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Ignoring my command to leave the drowned man alone, Juanita tugged at the dead man’s left boot and yanked it off his foot, almost falling back in the process. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z He lunged across the table, seized the weapon of the second student, and yanked it free of its hanger. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z Some of the monkeys were so badly liquefied that she and Trotter didn’t even bother to do a necropsy, they just yanked samples of liver and spleen from the dead animal. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z His head flew back and she yanked the front of his T-shirt and yelled into his greasy ear, “I’m not yours to touch!” Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Neel’s vest was still tucked into the waist of Rupa’s sari, and she yanked it out. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z So it was easy for Finn to shove the man away and yank Other-Finn forward. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Each yank of a weed was like a jab in my heart as I thought about her leaving me behind. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z She curled on her bed and cried, wishing she could reach into herself and yank out the memory of what had just happened. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Tally remembered that first terrible morning, yanked away from the promised operation, flown out to be interrogated, her future pulled out from under her. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Our star athlete, Link Rowley, has been yanked out of sports because his father got steamed up over some prank gone wrong. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z I take the rubber band off my wrist and yank my hair into a ponytail. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I turn on my heel to go to the bedroom, to yank on my dress, to do I don’t know what, and Monek laughs a little. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z He yanked away and touching his bruised face lightly, chuckled. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Styx Malone squeezed Bobby Gene’s throat tighter, yanking Bobby Gene back against his chest. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z His lifeless head nods in agreement with each yank of the rope. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z She yanked off her headlamp just as Dad crossed the tiny room in two strides and grabbed her by the arm. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I bent to yank up another bunch of cheatgrass. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z In the centre of the crowd stood an empty, makeshift throne of twisted scaffolding and stone blocks apparently yanked at random from the ruins. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Rondon jumped up in his canoe and yanked his hat off his head. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z As they sat him down at the table to eat dinner, Doha yanked at his mother’s skirt. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z I wanted to push my way through and shout at the pet doctor and yank on his twitchy mustache. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I yank the phone from my backpack and rush up to his desk. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z He just stood there, chewing on thatching, as Anya stomped up and yanked it out of his mouth. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z The teacup lion yelps out a tiny roar as the girl yanks its tail. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z If I let go I’d fall, but I’d have a precious moment to reach for the flapping reins or try to yank my calf from the stirrup. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I yank one up, and then push on the mosquito screen behind it. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I gag and I yank out the knife and paddle my way back along the mud. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Shawna made to grab them, but Hull yanked them out of her reach. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Finally what happens, there's a noise from the back and these light skittery footsteps, and then my father comes awake so fast he almost yanks me from the chair. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z I open my mouth to cry out, but I’m too late, he yanks me into the house and slams the door behind me. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Fizz unlocks the handle, yanks the door open, and walks out. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z She yanked her thumb to the wall behind him. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I pulled off my skirt and blouse and yanked on a flannel nightgown, singing at the top of my lungs to keep warm. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Of course, what Doc Kelly said didn’t make the Danvers hate the Gantrys any less, and that hatred had those boys drawing blood until Mr. Kennel came and yanked them boys apart. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z A yank, and the blood- rider stumbled backward, losing his feet and his sword. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The She Elephant yanked him to his feet. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Then her bed hangings were yanked back, and she threw up a hand against the sudden light and saw them standing over her. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Gritting his teeth, he grabbed hold of the bed hangings and yanked. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Mandy yanked on her boots and flung her cloak over her shoulders. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I take a few steps and then feel myself get yanked back. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z I yank the zipper open on my backpack to find a blank card. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z He began to walk away, but I held him tight and yanked him back. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Ivy yanked the notebook out of Taryn’s hands and grabbed her messenger bag. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Magdalys tightened her grip on the reins and pulled hard, yanking Missy back into a straight-ahead dash out into the darkness of the bay and away. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “We got that tablet working, the one Dr. Cable was carrying. Mom was yanking the phone part out so they couldn’t track us through it, and she got it to display Cable’s work data.” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Someone yanked Harry up by the hair, dragged him a short way, pushed him down into a sitting position, then started binding him back-to-back with other people. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Coach Whit came over and helped me up, and once I was standing, I yanked away from her and limped over to the bench. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Steadying myself against the oak tree, I yanked a handful of acorns off a low branch. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Someone stepped on Lina’s foot, and her scarf was half yanked off. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She yanked her hankie out of her pocket and dabbed at herself over and over and said, “How can you ask me about things like that?” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I jumped back and grabbed my backpack and opened it up and yanked the coiled rope from inside and dove back to the edge of the crevasse. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Okay, son, have a seat right there,” Dr. Maris said, nodding to a bed and yanking a curtain to create a fabric wall around them. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He yanked the mask right off, and it clattered to the floor. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z “They’re strong enough to hold just about anything, but impossible to yank out of the ceiling or the walls. Trust me, I tried.” Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Auntie Seema yanked her back to the sidewalk just in time. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Then she yanked me round so both our backs were to the others and they wouldn’t see if we started to argue. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Barry yanked open the fridge, and a thrill went through him when he saw two six-packs of Coke, some cheese, hot dogs, bread, and a large bottle of water. I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z Emily yanked her ponytail from her dad’s hand and marched to her room. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He reached the door and yanked it open. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z I yanked at the stick again but it was stuck real good and I only ended up with splinters in my hand. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I yank open the door, shove past the mayor, and hug my mom and dad at the same time. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He grabs the woman's wrist, yanking her forward so she loses her balance. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I yank the towel off my head and swat the grass. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z When Dad saw me a few minutes later, he strode over and yanked the sleeves down. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He tried to yank out the knife and stab her again, but the blade was stuck. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I grabbed the trap, charged down the hall to Zippernose’s room, yanked open her door, and rifled the trap into the dark, right about where she would be lying in bed. Fourth Grade Rats 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I yank up my seat and check my seat belt as the plane makes its descent. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z My hand shook as I yanked open the curtain. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Once they were safely stowed among the buckets and mops, Harry yanked out a couple of the bristles that covered Goyle’s forehead and Ron pulled out several of Crabbe’s hairs. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He lifts a hand to her hair, wrapping a loose tendril gently around his finger before yanking it hard, pulling her face toward his. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z She gives you a hard look and then walks back behind the register, where she yanks a gigantic purse onto the counter and starts feeling around inside. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z My knees begin to buckle, but one of the men yanks me back up. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z “See better up here,” he said, yanking me into the stands. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z Bo watches me for a moment before yanking on the leg of my chair and pulling me closer to him. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Maddy frowned, but then she grabbed the chair by the armrests and yanked it forward. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Now come, get out of there and give!”—she yanked on Magdalys’s satchel—“Me!” Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Mini grabbed hold of the rope, but the quicksand yanked her under. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z My hands are burning from yanking and peeling back them leaves. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z I pull myself out of the water and settle on a bridge—then yank the bridges together so that they close the gap in the center. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Then remembering the weight of W.E. on her neck and shoulders and the pain as he yanked her hair in terror, she started to count out another dollar, but that would leave her only thirty-eight. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z “Hold her till I get back,” Yossarian ordered, yanking him out of bed on top of her and running out. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I grit my teeth as Venia, a woman with aqua hair and gold tattoos above her eyebrows, yanks a strip of Fabric from my leg tearing out the hair beneath it. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z “You have to get him,” she choked out, then yanked her hand back and wiped the snot away from her nose. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Koffi didn’t stop to think as she yanked the domed cage’s door open and let the birds soar up and into the night in a rainbow of feathers. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I pulled up the tab on a can of diabetic wet food and yanked the metal top off with the familiar whoosh, causing Fig to “mrow” repeatedly. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z She would yank the bag toward her, trying to pull it away from me. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z She had it yanked' back in a messy ponytail. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He yanked the driver’s door open and tossed his bag in. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z But the slaver yanks the chain hard, and I stumble forward. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Miss Montana knocked her knees together and yanked down the hem of her skirt. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Then we came to a barbed wire fence, which was tilted and rusted, the wire itself yanked all over the place. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He yanked another out, then another, and held his breath as debris moved and then settled. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He opens his eyes and yanks the buds out of his ears. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z The cap’n’s left hand was yanking rough on the woman’s hair, pulling her head backward, and his right hand was clamped on his pistol, which was jammed under her chin and pointed upward. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z As a child I secretly welcomed the first warm day of spring by yanking off my shoes and standing waist deep in the cordgrass to feel the cool mud squish up between my toes. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z He moved to the window and grasped the blanket to pull it down, but Adam was upon him before he could yank. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I try to swing my legs inside, but they don’t quite make it; they are dangerously close to the wheels— I shriek, and scrape my knee against the floor as I yank myself inside. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I yanked open her back door and dashed to the basement door and pulled it open. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I had to yank on it, then rattle the door, then kick it, until finally it flew open to reveal a doorway and a room filled with ice that rose to mid-chest height. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Aaron got curious and waddled over to them, yanking on the leg of Ivy’s jeans. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Just as she did, William reached down and grabbed the donkey’s leg and yanked it as hard as he could. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I know she doesn’t mean to take my hand in the same way the two women earlier did, but it’s still comforting, after she’d yanked her hand away from mine before. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She stops short and I’m yanked back as my end of the pool cue is jerked in her direction. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z She yanked her hand out of mine and stomped off. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z I yank my rearview mirror toward me and dab at my eyes. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Nailer clambered through a service duct, tugging at copper wire and yanking it free. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Reg reached out and grabbed the edge of the metal detector, but the cop yanked him free. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z "Lannister," he said, yanking loose the scarf to uncover his mouth. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z They’d kick him a few times to get him back on his feet, then they’d yank on his neck rope and start running again. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Then she yanked the essay out of the student’s hand and clicked down the hallway, disappearing around a corner. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I shoot to my feet and yank my helmet off. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z They threw javelins and axes, and one of the men caught the guard’s thrashing arms and tried to yank him free. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z As Ronan laughs, his pole is yanked hard—a great white shark comes out of the water like a rocket off a launchpad. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z When I was near the top, Bronwyn reached down her arm and yanked me up the last few rungs, and then I was in the crypt with everyone else. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Light flashed as she was yanked back, and her eyes bulged as Cain threw her to the ground near the edge of the ring. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z The grip yanked at my arm, the voice shrieking in anger, but I was free of my body. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z She yanked on it with her beak several times. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z His tongue was as rough as a rasp, but even so she would not pull her hand back, not until Jaime took her by the shoulders and yanked her away from the cage. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I halted, yanked up the flap of the wallet, and plunged my hand inside. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z He yanked his gloves on and set off across the yard, leaning hard into the wind as his cloak snapped and swirled behind him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Should she grab the kid and just yank them off her feet? Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He yanked out the can shaking it with all his might. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z Helmuth collapsed when he heard the sentence, but the guards yanked him to his feet. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z I’m lunging back for the bridge, willing to leave no one to those monsters, when he yanks me back. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z The Army therefore yanked her out of the vaccination program. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Eager for peanut butter, Scruffy leapt up, bit into the ribbon, and yanked it down hard. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Then, as she yanks off her coat to cover a wailing child, I notice the duck tail formed by her untucked shirt. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z My fingers give a yank, and a cloud of feathers floats down around us. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I yanked the spines out of my hip, then pulled up my slashed pants to look at my leg. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he yanks it away and keeps walking. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He yanks the cord hard enough to break the leather thong. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z She pulls the covers off and threatens to yank down the sheet. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z In revenge, she yanked a rug out from under the Baboon Mask, who tumbled to the floor. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I yank my hammer from my belt and smash each of the hand-and footholds I’m using as I make my way along the bridge’s edge. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He yanked on a chain hanging by the gate, and a bell rang somewhere inside. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Then I yanked Delilah’s leash and grabbed Hadley’s hand, and the three of us zoomed out of the building. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Miles shoved the key above the doorframe, then grabbed us both and yanked us off the porch. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Ear and Eye yanked on the handle, but the gate was so heavy, it moved with excruciating slowness. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I yank the strings and pull the fabric closed over my face. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z And before I even know what I’m doing all of my tentacles are grabbing at the shirts, pulling them out of their perfectly folded squares, yanking them out and flinging them around the room. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z Nina screamed as her body was yanked forward by the cables. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The chain grew taut, and he was yanked off his feet and hurtled into the forest gloom. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She steps back in the small space to inspect me, yanks at one side and then the other. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He scurries back into my room, yanking the door shut behind him. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z But she was not afraid anymore, even when her stepmother yanked her up again and pushed her out the back door and down the cellar steps. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Edna sits up and yanks the plastic bags from her body. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Where did he go?—and then Sender gave a hard yank on the rope that tore it from my hands. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z She yanked her eyes away from the flames and craned her neck to look behind her at where the exit had to be. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z And I'm stupid again, because I just yank off my clothes in the back stairwell and run outside. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It squealed in rage and veered off, yanking the rope and me into the sky. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z I yank my underpants up and my dress and sweater down, sit up and stumble to my feet, clutching the quilt around me. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z I shouted as I yanked my arm away. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Gabriel tossed the bag into the large green trash can resting against the right side of the house, then yanked it into rolling position and made his way with it down the long, rocky driveway. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z He yanked off his glove and shoved his bad hand at the priest’s face. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z They parked me on a stool and set to work on me, yanking the rags from my head. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I heard them both cursing, until my sweatshirt ripped and the first guy yanked me by my arm and started pulling me behind him as we ran, which I did as fast as I could. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z A gust of wind yanked him into the sky. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z She pulls at the brim of Katherine's bonnet, more interested in yanking my face to her teeth than in freeing herself. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z When he moved again, it was as though marionette strings had been attached to him and given an overzealous yank. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z Ronan gets another bite and he counts to three and then yanks his pole to the side, setting the hook in the fish’s mouth. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z He started to trip, and Chess yanked him up. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Songololo kept pulling on it and screaming, yanking her leash taut, which made it impossible to turn the stake so it would pass through. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The man begins to yank down the metal grating in front of the shop. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z The doctors are back, yanking on my eyelids, shining their lights at me, frowning as they scribble notes in my chart as though I’ve let them down. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “And then he yanked me up super hard.” A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z As the audience breaks into a rumble of confusion and bewilderment, I yank open the hangar right as the Team Freeze runs out. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She reached for her hand, trying to yank her out of the air. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Alex was still trying to regain his balance when they grabbed him from behind and yanked his arms back hard. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z “I’ll be right back,” she says, and as soon as she disappears into the next room, I feel like someone has yanked my social crutch out from under my arm. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z The huge brown eunuch yanked him up one-handed and shook him like a mastiff with a rat. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He gave the coffin lid a yank, sending another waft of odor floating up. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I looked up to see her yank Olive away from a clown who had bent down to talk to her. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z She yanked it, and heard the splash of the rope tumbling from where it had been hidden among the bridge supports. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z Bronn had yanked back the man's head by the hair and driven the point of his dirk in under the ear, and afterward told Catelyn Stark that the other sellsword had died of his wound. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z But when she reached over to work the knots loose, he grabbed her hands and yanked them behind her back. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I yanked the covers back and laughed at his scowling face. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Benji yanked his hands off the keyboard like a thief caught stealing. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z She yanked herself free and ignored me, marching down the hallway and heading for the side door to the path toward the admin building. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly, something grabbed her by the wrists and yanked her up cruelly, spinning her in the air. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I stood up and yanked off my sweatshirt and shirt. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I grabbed him by the wrist and yanked him up out of that water and slung him toward Mama like he was a half-empty sack of corn. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Mark tensed his muscles and swung his arm around, aiming for the man, but he missed and the guy grabbed his shirt, then yanked his entire body forward. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Alec pulled at the door harder, yanking on the handle, still to no avail. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I yank my hand back as though it’s been singed. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Their Dad yanked it away from him just in time. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z “They still think I’m just a weed. To be thrown away when you’ve picked it. When you’ve yanked it up from the bed where it grew.” The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Finn switched to yanking on the bottom drawer. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I yank my feet away and wave my hand at it. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z He shrieked and twitched as Kaz yanked out his eyeball, its base trailing a bloody root. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Little dogs and big dogs are pulled and yanked—there’s no time for luxurious sniffing with the sky that black. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Granny tore a bit more of the covering off the couch and yanked out another puff of stuffing. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z James yanked his backpack zipper closed with a ferocious tug. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Bernard grabs my hand and yanks me up, and I sprawl right into him like I’m one of those rings clanging into the pole. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z They pushed his head down while yanking his arms up, holding him in this excruciating position until he cried out. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I lunge forward, yank his hand into mine, and force him to look at me. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He grabbed the man’s shirt and yanked him upward, tore the Transvice from his grasp and threw it to the ground. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Nita grabbed him under his arm, yanked at his shirt, dragging him higher. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The next thing I know, somebody’s yanking off the hat and making cracks about my peanut head. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z He yanked her forward, almost off the ground, and the two guards dragged her across the square at an awkward, lopsided pace that made her stumble over her own feet. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z One-Fifteen yanks him by his arm and pins him against the back door. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I dug my fingers into the braided leather and yanked Grigori from his mount. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Now the youngest has returned, the king yanks the kingdom from his eldest, who has just been married. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z He grabbed her arm and yanked her down the hall, almost pulling her off her feet. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Her hands were shaking and she yanked at a tuft of hair to maintain her grip. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She yanked open the pantry door and took two boxes of cookies and a bag of tortilla chips, shoving them into her shoulder bag. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I struggle and try to kick the soft place between his foot and ankle, but he yanks me off my feet. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He squinted as his hood was suddenly yanked free. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Before I can say anything, Jordan yanks the suckers out of his mouth and throws them in the garbage. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Loki screamed and grabbed for the rope again, yanking it back. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Before I could lose my nerve, I pulled free my ribbon tie and yanked down my collar. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z This time he caught hold of the bundle and yanked hard. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Bull, taking advantage of the surprise, yanked the man by the ankles and pulled him into his booth, holding him upside down by the feet. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He grabs me by my hair and yanks me to the side. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z And with a vicious yank, he closed the door. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z But the nail had been yanked over to one side and was just hanging there like when you peel the shell off a shrimp. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She yanked it toward her and almost lost her balance again when it snagged on a bent desk leg. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He had to yank his arm free of her grip. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I yank them from hangers until I have a pile and then burrow into it. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z When he lets go, the spring yanks them back down, slapping the bottom of the window. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z She reach out and grab Biddy’s arm and yank hard. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Whatever the reason, our assistant principal never took Cap aside and explained to him that someone was yanking his chain. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z She got one last look at the mess before Dad yanked her in front of him and propelled her down the stairs to the second floor. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z There was a momentary pause, and then Tarrypin was yanked back into the bulkhead. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z She gave a yank on the end of the scarf. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z And as if after dragging up roots, she has finally managed to yank them free of the soil they have clung to, she finds she can move her own feet toward the car. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z He would have fallen directly onto her, but he was yanked backward by the collar of his shirt. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z A column of water shot out of the stream, and Ivan yanked his magic threads with the magic metal on the ends of his staff. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I untied the drawstrings, but before I could take a coin from the pouch, the girl’s bony fingers clamped tight on it, and she yanked it out of my grasp. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z Before he can react, I whirl, yank the gun out of his holster, and point it straight at him. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z He yanked on them, pulling them up by the roots, which hung heavy with potatoes. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Pearl fought the urge to cross the room and yank the guitar from Moody’s hands and smash it against the desk. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I put my arms around his waist and yanked. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I saw him lift his arms, ready to yank Zu away with his abilities, but Chubs was faster. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Then Emma took my arm and yanked me away—down another hall—into a kitchen—out the back door—into an ash-dusted garden—down an alley where the others were running in a loose group. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I yank my scarf up higher over my cheekbones as we dart between outdoor displays. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I gave a stiff yank and he howled again. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z I yank him along behind me down the hallway to Mom’s office. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “I said no art projects,” I told her when she yanked out a pair of scissors and a black permanent marker. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z I yanked out what I was looking for, clutching it in my hand. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z He touched the chicken again and licked his finger before he yanked the other leg off, eating it until he had only the cracked, sucked pieces of bones left in his hand. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She yanked the reins hard, pulling Missy off to the left just as another blast rang out, bursting through the water just inches from where they’d just been. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z He grabs my collar and yanks me forward so I slide again, only this time I keep my balance and elbow him in the stomach. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Rocky squinted at Chess, then yanked on Other-Finn’s arm the same way Chess was tugging on Finn. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Papa yanked open a drawer in the cabinet next to the sofa. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Starry lectures me to be kind, but I can't help wanting to yank Ma out of her patriarchal prison. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Tucker yanked his collar up over his nose. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Then he bangs on it so loudly that the glass shakes, and she yanks off her headphones. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z My eyes widen, and the next thing I know, Lanetta is grabbing my hand and yanking me with her to center stage. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z With a smirk, Lara yanks the book out of my arms like it’s nothing. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z She pulled off one of her gloves—they were these beautiful, fuzzy, pale yellow gloves—and she yanked a ring from her finger. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z She stares, shakes her head, yanks back her ribbons. Inside Out and Back Again 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z A red light burned bright and Knot yanked another lever. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He still held the string between the stumps of his fingers, and kept yanking at it as if the drumming was sweet to his ears. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Back at the helm, Leo yanked the wheel. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Mom simply shrugged her shoulders and yanked off my shirt in one swift motion. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z But if he runs too slowly, the ladder will yank him forward and send him sprawling. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Phoebe pushed him, yanked my arm, and started running. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z Grandpop went back over to the door, sighed, and yanked it open. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Then she yanked open both doors on the passenger side, one for her and one for the other three kids. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z She yanked me into the house and slammed the door. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex yanks the soggy note out of his pocket, I wish there wasn’t a wall, and throws it at Henry viciously, watches him pick it up. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z The Hydra stumbled backward, yanking its heads free then wailing in outrage at the fallen tree. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z I ripped open the bag of bread and yanked out two more slices. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Chaol unhooked the chain from his saddle and gave it a firm yank, motioning for her to dismount. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I yank the pillow from under his head and tell him, “Uhmma wants us to get ready for church.” A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z People yanked out their phones, calling the cops, but somebody must have called the cops already, because the berry lights flashed down the block. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z When she yanked out the first hair, I was sure my brain came loose, too. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z I yank open the door, dagger in hand. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I lunge after him, grab his ankle, yank him back. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z When she broke through she gasped, desperate for air, and yanked again at Taisin. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z With an impatient yank, she tugs another sari off the line. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I let out a little slack, to make sure it had properly swallowed the bait, before giving the line a good yank. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The warrior pulled Father Drozdov away from the board, yanking him around by the collar like he was a disobedient dog. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z In a fistful, he yanked out all of the guts, snapped off the tail, and threw the meaty shell into a plastic tote to be weighed and sold. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z I yank my arm from the coward, and he doesn’t fight me. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Anya couldn’t even scream, she just made a small choking sound as Sigurd yanked her to him. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z But every time I pulled away, she yanked me closer. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Mini slowed down as if she was about to turn, but Aru yanked her arm. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z As soon as Natalie and Ms. Morales scrambled from the porch into the house, Emma reached out and yanked the door shut, slamming it as hard as she could. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Then she yanked open the door and gave me a big hug. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Somehow, I had the presence of mind to reach up and yank the ejection handle above my seat. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Next thing, I yank my hand away from the line like I been shocked with electricity. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Out on the playground, during recess, Nick would creep up behind her and make a grab for the cap, almost yanking it off, then scampering away. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z As I held the book behind my head so he could not get it, something boiled up inside me and I grabbed the back of his head and yanked his hair. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I yanked my braid out of the back of my shirt and let it fall over my shoulder. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Just as his toes made contact, a white hand shot out of the water and seized Mendigo by the ankle, yanking him into the pond with a splash. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I yanked them off and threw them over to the side. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He grabbed the strap as Rashid yanked himself and the bag backwards. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Thomas tried not to think about it as he put his focus back on yanking weeds. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Genie slipped his hand in his back pocket and yanked out his notebook. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Holding the small sparrow firmly with her paw, she gripped the arrow in her teeth and yanked it clear from the bird’s leg. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The Black Book slams shut, and the skeletal figure is yanked back through the ghostly green door before it dissolves into mist. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z He yanks the door handle hard, and then lets the door slam behind him. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z Unable to leave my sky- sword to work itself, I would be watching the swords move like puppets when the genie yanked my hair back and held a dagger against my throat. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I kept telling myself that we wanted to make Christmas last but whenever it was my turn to open a package, I yanked at the ribbons and tore off the paper because I couldn’t wait. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Wasp yanked the wheel, and the taxi swerved away from the rail. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z He yanked it free as Rashid spun around and let out a bitter laugh. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Delsa and I both grabbed for it, but Mami yanked it out of reach and crossed her arms, crushing it against her. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z When Ivan tried to yank the door open, she stopped him. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I yank my stockings up from sagging around my feet—the trouble of all fat, short women around the world. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Resting it in the crook of his arm and clumsily using both hands, he yanked his cartridge pouch open. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z The conductor started dancing a jig so Scruffy couldn’t latch on to the cuffs of his uniform pants and yank them down. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z At last, he eased off and yanked himself into the aisle. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z Then he left, yanking at the animal, which was letting itself be dragged along, whimpering. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z She yanked the shift over her head and tossed it to the floor. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z He felt like he’d been yanked back from a high cliff. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Helene darts away from her attackers to help me, pulling on my belt as if to yank me away from the giant soldier, but he pushes her away. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I look wildly at Darren to see if he thinks I should get out, but as he opens his own door, he’s yanked right off his seat. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z My heart tries to sink, but I yank it back up. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Her hair was yanked back in a stubby ponytail, with lots of frizz around the edges. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z I gagged and yanked my collar up over my nose. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z A force like a huge hand yanked me backward and slammed me to the wall. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z As the man neared each car, he yanked upward so that it opened its mouth into a wide grin, feet pinwheel- ing as it tried to find the ground. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z George found the two bottom corners of his thick green comforter and whisked the blanket off in one solid yank. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z “How dare you!” she shouted, yanking open the curtains. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z He yanked his hand away from Emma, put his fists on his hips, and tried to look stern. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The boys yanked their strings and water cascaded down, not only on the Yugoslavians but also on some German police cadets who were trying to quiet them down. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z And all of it pressed in on me as I pulled the brim of my cap down tight and yanked the cord to start my motor. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Then she gave it back to me and, in one motion, yanked Cherish’s thumb from her mouth. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I wanted to yank the gum out of her mouth and throw it across the room. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He chewed and swallowed, picking small bones from the holes in his gums where teeth had been yanked out. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She yanked her elbow out of his grasp and waved her fingers in front of him, displaying the amethyst ring. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z With his left hand he grabbed at the tuft of hair that grew on Tenorio’s chin and yanked it hard. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She walks into the kitchen, lowers the dishwasher’s stout door, and yanks the top tray open, its contents rattling. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z From time to time he would begin to slip sideways from the saddle, but Ser Roily would get a hand on him and yank him upright once again. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I found it, yanked it out and tucked it under my arm, closed the drawer. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Nick Rael yanked open the gate; Ray Gusdorf s excited shouts couldn’t be heard; and vehicle horns went berserk—as did the mighty little pony. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he hooked his finger and yanked it down, and all the tools ripped off the walls and shot straight for the house spirit. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z The sheets are still yanked around from when my father got up. Landscape with Invisible Hand 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I turned around at the wagons edge to give the pitch a yank “Well, get it unstuck,” Pa said, pulling the hay net in. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z I kicked off my shoes, started yanking at my socks, but he held up his hand, gave me the wait-a-minute wobble, so I stopped. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z When that accomplished nothing, she grabbed a few strands of his hair and yanked. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z His shoulders exploded with pain as his arms were yanked forward and he was dragged with the train. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Thomas asked as he yanked out a huge weed, clumps of dirt swaying on the roots. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Dad had just yanked me off the soccer team and the lectures were fast and furious, not to mention loud and long. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Alec jumps out at him, grabs the boy’s arm just as the current latches on to both of them, ready to yank them away into the darkness. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He came up and grabbed my wrist, yanking my hand out of my pocket. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z The last thing Pong saw was the rage in the Governor's eyes as he yanked Pong toward him, and then hurled him over the side of the bridge. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Desperately, Luke yanked a blanket over his head. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z “Mr. Ellis,” the man said when he arrived, even more nervous than before, yanking on his tie as if it were a noose, “Ann wants to know if you’d drink a toast with her.” The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Unsteadily, Jonathan yanked out the ramrod from beneath the gun barrel, where it was lodged. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z I had every worker in the place yanking the paper off those bars of chocolate full speed ahead from morning till night. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1964-09-12T00:00:00Z The boy galloped up to the house, yanked off his hat, flung a yellow envelope on the ground, spun his horse around, and kicked up a gallop again. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z And before he could answer, Marcus reached for Skitter, grabbed the board, and yanked it. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z Starry gropes after the material that's been yanked from her hands, but it falls out of reach and the whole quilt tumbles down the chute. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I hurry myself into the kitchen, socks sliding on the tiles, and yank open the fridge to grab the milk. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Otto yanked the cord that zipped their blinds to the top of the window frame, flooding the room with bright sunshine. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z When Genie got downstairs, there Grandpop was, just as Genie suspected, sunglasses on, disassembling his gun again, twisting the screws, yanking and pulling at the revolver. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z She runs her fingers across the vials, plucks one filled with violet liquid, and yanks out the stopper with a loud pop. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Nailer scrambled a little farther into the duct, ripping more staples, hurriedly yanking extra copper loose. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He yanked out a couple of chest protectors and laid the kid down, careful with his head. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I yanked my hand free but turned back to him. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z He yanked off his flexible rubber arm and waved it overhead like a giant bug antenna. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z He held up an elbow to protect himself; they yanked him back upon his feet. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z A grundy's where a bunch of kids yank you up, hard, by your underpants. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z I yanked the power cord out of the tower to shut the thing down. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z He seized Wylan by the collar of his shirt and yanked him back to shelter. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z A tiny striped chipmunk darted out of a rotten log beside the creek and Wishbone bolted after it, yanking the leash right out of my hand. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Diana grabbed me and yanked me along behind her. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z I yank on the light chain in my closet. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z He ran to the hall closet, yanked open the door, and punched buttons quickly, afraid he’d forget the sequence if he hesitated even a second. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z I feared my inadequacies; supplicated Bono to yank tighter, which he squatted and did. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z She yanks so hard his feet leave the ground. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z One white-faced woman yanked Violet’s arms up and pulled her nightgown off over her head, and thrust a dirty, lacy white dress at her to put on. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Now I kick off my shoes and yank off the shirt. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z “Don’t worry,” Mom had said, laughing and pretending to try to catch his tongue before he yanked it back. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Chi-Boy ran to the other side and yanked open the door. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I yanked Georgie to the right, planning to run along the fence, but he slipped in the snow and fell by the gate, pulling me down with him. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z I close the piano and yank a Windbreaker from the front closet. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z Suddenly she caught me by the back of my collar and yanked me from the seat. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z His face was frightened as he yanked with all his strength against my resistance; I didn’t want to go into the dark. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Each time I yanked the screw out, I got a spurt of cork, but the stub remained snug in the bottleneck. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Anya grabbed one of his fingers with both of her hands and tried yanking it back. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I sighed, unsure, then yanked the map out and examined it again. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z The moment the pastille touched his tongue, the little wizard started vomiting so hard that he did not even notice as Hermione yanked a handful of hairs from the top of his head. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Ivy yanked her attention back to Taryn, who apparently had been talking this entire time. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I yank off the card, get the number, and pull my phone out of my back pocket. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Kurleket grabbed a handful of hair and yanked his head back in a hard jerk, baring his throat. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z But I supposed that I hadn’t changed much either, because I took off after him, yanking down the brim of my cap to keep it from flying off in the chase. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I'm yanked out of a dream-filled sleep—first of my mother walking me to grade school, then of Eden's bleeding irises and the red number under our porch. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z She pushes the little lever of the box for a straw, yanks a stack of napkins. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I want to yank off my leg and jump in the mermaid fountain. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Hands yanked him down in time, the bullet skidding off the rock and into the gravel with a sharp hiss. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z She remembered rethreading the shuttle and putting it back in the race, yanking the lever into its slot . Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Scruffy yanks an electrical cord out of its socket. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z The man who shot Travis yanked the zipper pouch from his hand. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z But even the government agents, two men in black jackets who came some time ago, yanked at the hibiscus as they left. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z When I first submerge my feet in the frigid water, they hurt so badly I yank them out again. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I grabbed the pan out of Vonetta’s hand with a swift yank. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z He grabbed a fistful of my hair, again near the scalp, for leverage, and yanked me upright, then dragged me toward the bathroom. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Then they stepped to either side of the dude on the floor, yanked him to his feet and dragged him into the back, where all the other people who got busted were laid up. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z I yanked away, but he grabbed me once more and wheeled me around to face him. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He turned his whole body toward me and yanked his shirt down so that the neck stretched even lower. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z I yanked my hand away and dove under the table. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I started to leave, but she yanked the present out of my hand. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z He and Rupa headed back to the threshold and yanked off their sandals. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z Thomas hesitated, then stepped into it with his right foot and clutched the rope as he was yanked toward the sky. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She yanked the sheets away and pulled him to his feet. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Dude,” I said, yanking my arm out of his grip and stepping back. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z “I hate this thing,” I said, yanking at the lock. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z She yanked her toes free of the sand and fought the undertow back to the shore. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Sheed struggled with the refrigerator door, but got it after a few good yanks. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z Jemmy and the prince were yanked out of the coach, and the big outlaw shouted to Captain Nips, "Throw me down your horsewhip, and drive on!" The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z He trotted up beside me and grabbed my arm, yanking me so that I was facing him again. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Polycarp Okuku yanked a lever on the barrel of his assault rifle, clack, ta chock. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Downstairs they found Laney yanking on Mama’s arm, begging her to let them open presents before breakfast. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Sayle leaned forward and yanked the knife out of the chair. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Not even when I stood up and shook her until Jaja yanked me away. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Then he pulls Werner behind this makeshift bunker, unscrews the base of a grenade and yanks the pull cord to ignite the five-second fuse. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I yanked my suitcase from the closet and opened it on my bed. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I slid the notebook to the other side of the table like it was possessed, leaned back in my chair, and yanked the refrigerator door open. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Celaena yanked the book back to her and stood with a jolt. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He was laughing at me, laughing at the look on my face, at the speed with which I’d yanked the thing out of his hands, and finally he just smiled. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Gravity yanked them both toward the bottom a lot faster than they had expected. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z She tries to touch my shoulder and I yank it away, not wanting to be comforted. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z The pitchfork’s tines bent and stretched like claws, grasping Håkon around the neck and yanking him to a stop. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z The crowd gasped and, as the guards loosened their hold, Amah yanked off the gag. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z He’s almost there, but there’s no question that he’s slower than the others, having been yanked into the final tournament with no time at all to train. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She yanked the already stretched telephone cord a few feet farther so she could keep talking while digging through her closet. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z I should yank my arm away, but I let him hold it. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z She reached out and yanked Flora over the threshold of 267 and into the apartment. Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures 2013-09-24T00:00:00Z The little boy grabbed my leg, trying to yank me to safety. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Clutching the saddle frame with one hand, I plunged the other into the saddlebag, yanked out the play book, then dropped off onto the hard ground. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I yank the dragon’s head down as Asher suddenly breaks free and darts away. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z It was huge, like a tree had yanked itself up and was slowly moving into the clearing, a tree with bone white branches. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z She yanked me by the arm, pulled me off the floor, snapped off the TV. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z We were staring right at each other until Max yanked my arm. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Mary Lincoln lays her head on the president’s chest as Major Rathbone uses his one good arm to yank away the music stand blocking the door. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z I yanked it off completely and still, only crates. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z As he speaks, two Exclusion Guards yank the woman from her seat and drag her to the aisle. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I fall onto a roll of canvas, and before my head even hits I’m yanked forward again. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I yanked it away from him and clutched it to my chest and felt, for a moment, truly horrified. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Mama yanks me away from the window, grabbing my sweater and pulling me to the table. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Then she yanked her apron with the pink and red roses on it off the nail on the kitchen wall, put it on over her head, and tied it around her waist. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I yank off my glove and hold my hand under his nose, feeling hot breath. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Before Cherrie could blink, the fierce current yanked the outer canoe loose and knocked it on its side. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z He darted into the closet, dived under the bed, yanked open drawers. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z So now in turn each woman thrust her head into a noose and swung, yanked high in air, to perish there most piteously. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The hospital is packed with people, all of them yelling or racing back and forth or yanking curtains shut. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Most of the boys are laughing, and a few try to grab Bernard’s arms, but Bernard is stronger than they are, and he hauls off and punches a guy and then yanks Alex from Daniel. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z She yanked him off balance and tossed him several blocks down the Calle San Jose, to the general consternation of several dozen more cats. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Richard yanks her close, whispers in her ear, and her eyes go wide. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Forty feet away, Percy bent over the giant king, trying to yank a sword from the braids of his hair. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The guard thought the woman was resisting, so he twisted her wrist and yanked her forward. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z I’m yanked backward, lose my grip on Boggs, slam into the stones. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Kyle was yanked up off the ground by a hidden cable and hurled backward, soaring above the board. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z After shutting the door of their shared room, he yanked off his shoe, causing a heel-shaped hunk of lead to drop to the carpet. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I find my gloves already stuffed in the pocket, so I yank them on and catch up with my father. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z At Dad, for not even asking my opinion before yanking me out of Westside and hauling me off to Chumley. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z When she yanked on it, she pulled him closer, his head automatically inclining toward hers. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z When Mr. Armin yanked the doublet open, I could see the red stain on Julian's linen shirt. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z When the dog wants to urinate, the old man won’t give him enough time and yanks at him, so that the spaniel leaves behind a trail of little drops. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z Whatever strings can be pulled, in other words, are being yanked. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I yanked the cuffs of my sweatshirt down as far as they would go, picked up my board and turtled into the collar of my jacket as the lady hurried across the street. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z But before I can make a move, someone yanks me by the collar and jerks me back. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Our suitcases inside the van had not been stolen, and we yanked them out. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z "It was a wolf," she shouted at them as she yanked on her second boot. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I grab him again, but he yanks away and walks faster. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z My heart jumps as I hear noise outside the doorway, and I yank my hand away from the keyboard, worried we’ve been caught. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Julia yanks me up from the ground, and for just a tiny second I can imagine flying right over the row of portables and far, far away from PE. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z She reached down and yanked up the sash. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z By way of answer, Basta pulled the dogs aside, yanking on their leashes so harshly that they yelped out loud. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Frantic, I start yanking her letters out of the box, checking the dates, scanning each page for potential hints. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z I pulled, but she yanked me back to her side. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z She wasn’t yanked from one place to the next. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I yanked the door open, and there she was with her hair pulled back, wearing a gray wool skirt and a matching blazer. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z I yanked that scrawny, done-up girl to the back of the church. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When she came closer, I grabbed the tiny bow at her collar and yanked it off her dress with one hard tug. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She had just started a new round when she felt her earbuds being yanked away. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Apa yanks off his tie as soon as we step inside the house and starts down the hallway for the bedroom. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Never a big pull or yank, just his fingertips touching and grazing and peck- pecking away, like some little bird. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But one of them seized the boy and yanked him back out of the hole. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He yanked some extra clothes from his bag and started toweling off Hazel’s face, but it didn’t do much good. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z But as he yanked open the driver’s door, he saw blood, on the seat and on the floor. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z His spear yanked itself free of the god’s flesh and flew back to Bob’s hand, which made Annabeth gulp in amazement. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I yanked harder on the hair, but steadily, not jerking. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z His stocky strength seemed striving for release and his fingers, as they twisted each other with nervous yanks, might have forced an iron bar out of true. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Fifteen minutes of that, and I'm ready to scream and yank the phone out of the wall. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I yank an envirosuit off the hook and scramble to dress him. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z She yanks a weed and continues to speak. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z In an instant he was bolt upright again, yanked by a hand he couldn’t believe belonged to a girl. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he yanked her back up, grabbed her chin, and held it tightly while he pulled at her lip again. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z "We gotta go," she said, yanking the covers off the bed. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He gave the prince a hand and yanked him back to his feet. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Gen yanked her jump rope off her shoulder like a whip, only it didn’t look very threatening since it was hot pink and she’d put happy-face stickers on the handles. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Before his father could draw his hand back, Milkman had yanked him by the back of his coat collar, up out of his chair, and knocked him into the radiator. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z I yank it out of her—Zero’s—grasp right as she is about to use it. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He yanked me up, but I nearly pulled him down. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z He yanked the sunglasses off, folded the stems across each other, and slipped them into his back pocket. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Miss Bessie strolled over to a greenish patch—most of the field was brown and dry—and yanked up a mouthful. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z Then I yank the knife out from his belt, reach for the electric grid box, and pull it open. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z She tugs open the zipper and yanks out my clothes, my games. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z Or I would have kicked him in the side, if he hadn’t caught my foot and yanked it forward, knocking me off-balance. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z After breakfast they stood on shore, in arrogant full view of the fish, yanking one out with every cast. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I barreled my way to the refrigerator, yanking the door open, searching for something even though I wasn’t thirsty and we’d be leaving for Doug’s for dinner. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z Charles jumped to the door and yanked it open and said, “Get!” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “It’s all right long as nobody gets upset. Just take it nice and gentle, ey? I’m watching him all the way, and I’ll yank the ladder up after me.” Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Magdalys yanked the reins back as hard as she could, but it was no use: Missy charged forward unabated. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z After a great deal of squirming, kicking, screaming and shouting, Mrs. van D. finally managed to yank the thing out, and Mr. Dussel went on with his work as if nothing had happened. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Afterward the sailors stripped the dead corsairs of boots and belts and weapons, divvied up their purses, and yanked gemstones from their ears and rings from their fingers. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Bro, it is five-thirty in the morning! You tell them to come get me around eight,” I said and yanked my covers tighter around me. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z “Take a deep breath,” she said to him; and with a jerk that took all her strength, she yanked the ball off his head. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Oscar yanked on the leash, ready to go. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z When I didn’t move, Mom unclipped my helmet and yanked my T-shirt over my head like I was Susie. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Some brat yanked once too many times on his tail, and Grandpa Kenneth spun around and punted him halfway down Main Street USA. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z He’s always making excuses—“She didn’t mean nothing by it,” “She’s yanking your chain”—when Dina does things like intone “the Tribe has spoken” when Molly expresses an opinion. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Edwin yanked the starter rope, and the outboard roared to life. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z The next, she yanks herself upright, turns on a smile, and thrusts an arm into the air. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I yanked the pistol out of Lori’s hand, aimed low, and pulled the trigger. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Joyce Ann was lying on her bed screaming because she had yanked the string out of her talking doll and it was no longer talking. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z You can see this blurry little miniature Grim with no front teeth, grinning at the camera and yanking back on this prehistoric slingshot. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z I yanked them on, but I couldn’t get my feet out; they were too long. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “It was gross,” Kristina says, adjusting her ponytail by grabbing two sides and yanking on them to center it on her perfect head. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z I recognized his dirty brown shoes immediately as the woman wearing the bright white coat grasped the metallic handle and yanked hard to slide the body out from the silvery wall. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z He yanked the bread out of my hands and threw it into Snout’s food bowl. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The whisper is hard as glass, and it cuts into my sleep, yanking me back to the world, back to the pain. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Ernie moaned, pulled the covers over his head, then yanked them back down to his neck in frustration. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z My skin tingles from the rush of a successful hunt as I watch the two policemen yank the man onto his feet. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The nurse grabbed the meat on my collarbone and yanked me down. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z I was so afraid she would fall that I squeezed her tightly, and her mother yanked her away. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z She yanked him out of the way of the water. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Miss Saunders comes over to me and yanks the cigarette out of my hand. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z I got up and tried to run to the other side of the field, but he caught both my legs and yanked me down again. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z The woman yelped when one of the rescuers grabbed her with both hands and yanked her off of Thomas, who recovered his wits and scrambled to his feet. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z His arm stretched, and he grasped the Time Suck’s tail, yanking himself away from Sheed’s grasp while aiming the camera at him. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I seized the handle of the starter rope and, from a squatting position, yanked with every ounce of muscle I had left. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z My eyes instantly home in on a golden bow just in arm’s reach and I yank it free. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The giant stood close by, trying to yank his hammer out of the floor where he’d embedded it. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Bite back your tongue,” scolded my mother when I cried loudly, yanking her hand toward the store that sold bags of salted plums. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z The Captain yanked the starter cord two or three times and the motor finally coughed and then hummed. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I yanked off my Josefina American Girl Doll’s head and splayed her dark hair over my pillow. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I yanked on the padlock, but despite a thick encrustation of rust it seemed rock solid. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z A whistle started blowing, and soon I felt the coach’s big hands yanking me off him and dragging me away. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Werfel yanked furiously on the closed privy door. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z Before Clayton could open his mouth, Jelly Bones and Boom Box grabbed the straps of his book bag and yanked it off his shoulders. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z And just because he yanked that zipper up doesn’t mean that three years later he’s going to turn around and start shooting at people. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z They pulled teeth like maniacs, barking at us in whatever their native tongues were while they yanked our heads back and forth like rag dolls’. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z The slave-girl stands in the shadows near the stairs, and as Marcus passes her, he reaches out and yanks her close. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z His face had been inches away from Chubs’s feet, so his hands went there first, yanking at them like he was making sure they were still attached to something. 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