Tug Sentence Examples

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  • His gentle tug was all the encouragement she needed.

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  • Julie gave Howie's hand a tug.

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  • Donnie continued to tug and look up at his mother.

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  • That's a stretch and a tug.

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  • The first Rhine steamer was launched in 1817; and now the river is regularly traversed by upwards of a hundred, from the small tug up to the passenger saloon-steamer.

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  • She tried to tug her hand from his, but he held on firmly.

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  • Brady stretched a muscular arm across the table beside him to tug the box out of his other uniform.

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  • Never tug a plant by the stem to loosen it from the pot.

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  • She only made it a few steps away from him when she felt a tug on her back belt loop.

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  • There was a tug at her neck, and she touched it, surprised to find the necklace gone.

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  • Maybe a smile starts to tug at the girls trembling lips.

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  • Orkney and Shetland are to get all year round salvage tug cover from next year.

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  • By the lock is a steam tug, see detail below.

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  • When they came out onto the beaten highroad--polished by sleigh runners and cut up by rough-shod hoofs, the marks of which were visible in the moonlight--the horses began to tug at the reins of their own accord and increased their pace.

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  • With a gentle tug you can then remove the bottom case of the iMac.

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  • When a slight tug on the cable fully engaged our hapless driver's brakes he didn't even notice.

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  • Tug... the closer she got to the barn, the braver the wild dogs got.

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  • In connexion with this traffic there is a large fleet of tug boats; but steamor petroleum-propelled barges are becoming more common.

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  • French food will have to battle it out with British grub and there will be a tug o war.

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  • He has created works which will tug on hearts and intrigue the mind with the vivid imagery of his story telling.

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  • The boat has solid brass tug style portholes throughout, with glazed windows to the bow.

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  • Each toy contains one Air KONG squeaker tennis ball in tummy, one squeaker head, and a toss and tug cotton dental rope.

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  • Donkbeard quickly brushed the crumbs away but they were rather stubborn and he had to give his beard a bit of a tug.

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  • My great-uncle, Captain Henry MacKenzie, used to tow the whale catching boats with his ocean-going tug ' Forager ' .

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  • Remove them with a sharp upwards tug, you can place your fingers on the gravel to prevent the bulbs being pulled up.

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  • A pull is a long tug of the rope, whereas a bell is a short, sharp tug of the rope.

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  • At the same time Dobson is quite prepared to use Blair 's patronage to tug on the heartstrings of Labor voters.

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  • Some of these scenes - especially the ones involving the children - really tug at the heartstrings.

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  • My great-uncle, Captain Henry MacKenzie, used to tow the whale catching boats with his ocean-going tug ' Forager '.

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  • When a slight tug on the cable fully engaged our hapless driver 's brakes he did n't even notice.

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  • Only the intervention of the tug boat pilots saved the Titanic from serious harm.

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  • A sort of childish ' can ca n't ' verbal tug of war ensued, neither of us being the winner.

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  • Rosie is angry as she tries to tug a coat over her head without unfastening the buttons.

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  • Brand names will usually offer better quality, but test the strength of the zippers' teeth and tug on the straps yourself just to make sure.

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  • There is the rare occasion when a kitten may become stuck and need a gentle tug from you in order to free it when mom has the next contraction.

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  • If one likes boysenberry pie with a tug of alcoholic heat, then this William Selyem may be for you.

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  • A powerful paddle steam tug, Conqueror, tried to haul Europa free.

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  • The Rozi was a 40 meter harbor tug deliberately sunk in 1991 as an attraction for the operators of glass-bottomed boats.

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  • A Chinese tug got a line to the stricken vessel.

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  • With your non-dominant hand, tug lightly on the outer edge of your lid, making it taut and allowing yourself to draw a straight line right where your lashes meet your lid.

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  • Veterinary Partner - This webpage offers pros and cons of playing with dog tug toys.

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  • Paws University Dog Training - This site outlines the history of tug of war beliefs and how to effectively play the game with your dog.

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  • Playing tug of war with a sock will teach your dog that socks are toys.

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  • Do not use any dog tug toys that give you too strong of a grip on your end.

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  • There are some tried and true tug toys that many different owners love.

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  • Orbee Tuf Tug - This toy is made in the USA, and it's perfect for owner/dog tug of war or dog/dog tug of war.

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  • Bamboo Combat Extreme Bone Tug - Made of strong nylon, this toy offers a battle tested guarantee for endurance.

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  • Kong Rubber Dog Tug Toy - Known for durable toys, Kong offers a tug toy for power chewers.

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  • Use a special command, such as "tug" to indicate that it is time to start the game.

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  • Like any ill-fitting piece of clothing, trying to tug Capris into place can get annoying and make a less than positive impression on those around you.

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  • New modes available include Tug of War, Target and Intel Grab.

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  • Even though these are virtual dogs composed of lines of code and polygons, they still tug at your heart and make onlookers coo and whimper at their cuteness.

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  • It's an excellent local or Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection game that feels like a digital version of tug of war.

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  • Tug the hair firmly and quickly to remove, trying to pull it straight out from the follicle rather than at an angle that will cause more irritation.

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  • Below the ponytail holder, divide the tail (which is now hanging vertically) into two pieces and tug them apart to tighten.

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  • This type of comb won't tug on the hair, so there's less chance of breakage.

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  • Sometimes it was the other way around, but either way you were stuck with a swimsuit you had to pull and tug to keep in shape.

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  • Then you're probably familiar with the need to tug your bathing suit back into place at least 50 times every time you wear it.

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  • You don't want this whole issue to be escalated into an emotional tug of war.

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  • Many people feel confident going into a Ouija board session, but all too often the tug of the planchette under your fingers can induce a surreal feeling, almost as though everything that you thought was impossible is suddenly possible.

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  • Adjusting from high-to-low heel positions literally takes seconds and is accomplished in three simple steps--tug, tuck, click!

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  • Add your own charms or shop Gucci's collection and choose only the trinkets that tug insistently at your heart strings.

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  • Sew all the way to the other end of the shape, being careful not to tug or pull the fabric out of shape.

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  • Some reality programs tug at heartstrings and make viewers feel warm and cozy.

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  • One tug on the rope confirmed to Dean his sole route of escape was down, not up.

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  • Tug, scream, shine the flashlight, throw the pitchfork toward the barn.

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  • More distressing news came from the skipper of the rescue tug.

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  • It began to pull and tug, and lo, the wires broke, and off went the great red dragon, and poor Dr. Bell stood looking forlornly after it.

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  • You may feel silly, but you'll feel sillier if you get out on the beach with a suit that slips and slides, rides up and needs a tug every few minutes.

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  • Pull and tug seams and buttons to make sure they are sewn securely.

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  • There is no need to tug a heavy vacuum around your home when Sharks are lightweight and easy to use.

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  • In fact, there are many exquisite Christmas trees that look so real, you actually have to tug on their needles to determine that they are indeed fake.

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  • By having an emotional affair regardless of whether or not they had sex, this kind of bonding has brought a wedge between you and your girlfriend and has turned the relationship into a tug of war.

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  • Trying to tug, pull at and move a duffle bag loaded down with heavy objects is hard work, and can actually lead to physical injury (back strain, leg strain, and the like).

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  • The last thing she remembered was sitting down on the bed to tug her wet jeans off her bare feet.

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  • It does n't scrabble for grip or tug at the steering wheel; it does n't spin its front wheels on a brisk getaway.

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  • I clip up my parka and my sealskin boots, tug mittens woven from an eider 's breast.

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  • A container belonging to the defendant shipowners exploded whilst on the terminal and destroyed a straddle carrier and terminal tug and trailer.

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  • It didn't tug on my lids at all as I slid it across from the inner corner to the outer corner of my top lid and flipped it up a bit at the corner.

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  • Lightly tap and roll to blend, using care not to tug or pull on the skin.

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  • Tug it into shape and then leave it alone until it's dry.

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  • In severe cases, a tug boat or other assistance may be required, but rarely is there any danger to the passengers.

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  • The tug is terrific for sharing a tug-of-war with your furry pal and also provides great fun for two dogs playing on their own.

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  • If she attempts to nip you, then stop walking, give her a firm but short upward tug on the leash and yell "NO".

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  • Your tug should only be hard enough to startle her and disrupt the behavior.

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  • At some point in every canine owner's life, there comes the question of whether or not to purchase dog tug toys for man's best friend.

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  • In fact, even trainers diverge on whether or not owners should play games such as tug ofwar with their dogs.

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  • Ask ten different dog trainers, veterinarians and breeders about tug of war with your dog, and you're likely to get ten different answers.

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  • Some experts feel that playing tug of war with a dog creates aggression and encourages rough play that can lead to problems down the road.

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  • Organizations such as the SPCA offer valuable tips on how to play tug of war with your dog.

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  • San Francisco SPCA - This site offers a list of tug of war rules.

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  • With a few precautions and forethought, you can find the perfect dog tug toy that will bring you and your pet hours of enjoyment.

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  • They enjoy a good wrestle and tug of war rather than a game of Frisbee catch and will enjoy a nap after every outburst of energy.

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  • To tighten it, be sure to grab both ends and then tug gently.

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  • Resist the temptation to tug at the back of your head, since this will stress the fragile neck bones.

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  • Put your hands on your chest or behind your neck (don't tug at the back of your head) and press your heels down and back while you lift your shoulders a few inches off the ground.

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  • Place your hands next to your neck (don't tug at the back of your head) and contract your abs so that your shoulders are lifted a couple inches off the ground.

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  • Place your hands next to your neck or across the chest (don't tug at the back of the head) and crunch your abs together so your shoulders are lifted a few inches off the ground.

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  • You can lengthen their lives by being sure to always ease them on by using the pads of your fingers - never tug!

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  • Give the garter belt a slight tug on both sides to assure that the hooks are securely fastened.

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  • Tim grew up believing that his stepfather was his real father, until he discovered a birth certificate which listed minor league baseball player Tug McGraw as his dad.

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  • Once Tim uncovered the family secret, his mother arranged for him to meet Tug, but Tug denied being Tim's father.

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  • Tim tried to foster a relationship with Tug throughout his teenage years but Tug resisted.

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  • Finally, when Tim was 18 years old, Tug relented, acknowledging the strong resemblance between the two.

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