Sentence examples for he jerks from inspiring English sources

The sentence "He jerks" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a sudden movement, often in response to surprise, shock, anger, or embarrassment. For example: "His face changed when he heard the news, and he jerked his head away."

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"Yeah," he jerks his head behind him.

He jerks his thumb toward the sun.

If he jerks too quickly his own restraints will zap him.

"And watch out when he jerks his head back to bite your hand off.

He jerks as if he's possessed, and sweat flies from him like blood from a boxer in the ring.

Then he  jerks the oyster open, and the scent of salt and sea wafts through  the air.

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He jerked up his head.

He jerked his hands out.

He jerked around, but nothing was there.

He jerked his thumb at Huong.

He jerked his head toward the passengers.

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