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Meanings of jerk back in English

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Usage of jerk back in English
1
Balbus had to use every fiber of will not to jerk back.
Gladiatrix
2
Bracing himself, ready to jerk back and run, he reached toward it.
The Complete Alien Omnibus
3
His shoulders jerk back in surprise before his face fully registers recognition.
Pivot Point
4
I jerk back, slamming into a small decorative table behind me.
Snow Like Ashes
5
Beth lunged forward, forcing Mace to jerk back flush with the cement-block wall.
True blue
6
I jerk back, but she keeps her grip on my arms.
Before I fall
7
I jerk back as if I've touched an open flame.
Catching Fire
8
Something sizzled briefly, making her jerk back in the chair.
The Complete Alien Omnibus
9
Both of them jerk back slightly in their seats as he punches the brake.
Real life & liars
10
My hand stops midway, and I jerk back the parchment.
Scarlet
11
It was the last that had frightened her so, causing her to jerk back.
A match made in texas
12
I jerk back toward the center of the trench, wary of Wedge's wobbling ship.
From a Certain Point of View
13
It was a quick nod, followed by a more radical corrective jerk back into position.
Ford county: stories
14
His hand squished ever so slightly, and it took a lot not to jerk back.
The Killing Dance
15
Lnur instinctively tried to jerk back-andher foot slipped.
Broken Circle
16
I jerk back, startled, while he and Haymitch guffaw.
Catching Fire
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