I give the handle a good yank, lifting the metal skin clear.

Sayyed gave it one good yank and ripped the entire nail off.

Nervously, she gave the rope a good yank, and it stayed put.

Now, it's possible granny leaped when the dog gave a good yank.

I shoved my hand into the cup and gave it a good yank.

One good yank and she'd have the lot down on top of them.

One good yank and my arm could fall off.

One good yank and I was right there.

His eyes were locked on me as he pulled the arrow out with one good yank.

I gave Tub a good yank on his chain choker leash, which created another immediate and appropriate snarl.

Tossing the scalpel aside, Hellboy leaped and grabbed hold of the automaton's ankle, giving it a good yank.

One good yank, and... and what?

Usually hangmen gave the strugglers a good yank on the legs to put them out of their misery, but no one helped them tonight.

It takes a few good yanks for me to open the stubborn old window, but the screen pops out easily.

"Uh-huh," I said feeling a familiar disappointment snake up from the pit of my stomach, grip my insides, and give them a good yank.